How To Fix FX261 - Key & is not permitted for account assignment models

FX261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Key & is not permitted for account assignment models

What causes this issue?

The selected account assignment model name &V1& is not permitted.
Unpermitted keys are all numeric keys which begin with "0" and all keys
which contain special character &V2&.

System Response

Name is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Select a name which corresponds to the above-mentioned limitations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX261 - Key & is not permitted for account assignment models ?

  The SAP error message FX261 ("Key & is not permitted for account assignment models") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account assignment models in SAP. This error indicates that the key you are trying to use is not allowed for the specified account assignment model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Key: The key (such as a cost center, internal order, or project) you are trying to use is not valid for the account assignment model you are working with.
  
  Configuration Issues: The account assignment model may not be configured to accept the specific key you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified key in the context of the account assignment model.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the key from being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Validity: Verify that the key you are trying to