How To Fix FX253 - Posting key & not for G/L account posting

FX253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Posting key & not for G/L account posting

What causes this issue?

You selected a posting key which is not defined for G/L account
postings.

System Response

The item was not saved.

How to fix this error?

Since account assignment models can only include G/L account items,
select a posting key for the G/L account type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX253 - Posting key & not for G/L account posting ?

  The SAP error message FX253 ("Posting key & not for G/L account posting") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction using a posting key that is not valid for General Ledger (G/L) account postings. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices, payments, or journal entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key you are using is not configured for G/L account postings. Posting keys determine the type of transaction (debit or credit) and the account types that can be posted to.
  Account Type Restrictions: The G/L account you are trying to post to may not be compatible with the posting key you are using. For example, some posting keys are designated for asset accounts, customer accounts, or vendor accounts, and cannot be used for G/L accounts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system where the posting keys are not set up