How To Fix GJ989 - Posting Keys not Defined for & in Table T030B.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 989

• Message text: Posting Keys not Defined for & in Table T030B.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ989 - Posting Keys not Defined for & in Table T030B. ?

  The SAP error message GJ989, which states "Posting Keys not Defined for & in Table T030B," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of posting keys in the system. This error is related to the financial accounting module and indicates that the system cannot find the appropriate posting key for the specified transaction or document type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Keys: The posting keys required for the transaction are not defined in the T030B table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the specific document type or transaction may not have the necessary posting keys assigned.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly handling the posting keys.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary posting keys.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Keys:
  
  Go to transaction code OB14 (Define Posting Keys) to check if the required posting keys are defined.
  Ensure that the posting keys for the relevant account types (e.g., asset, expense, revenue) are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Table T030B:
  
  Use transaction code SE16N to view the contents of table T030B.
  Check if the posting keys for the relevant document type and account type are present.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  If the posting keys are missing, you may need to create or modify them in the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the document types and account types are correctly linked to the appropriate posting keys.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport request included all necessary configuration settings.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to posting keys and financial accounting configuration for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that transactions can be posted successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: These are two-digit keys that determine the type of posting (debit or credit) and the account type (e.g., customer, vendor, asset).
  Table T030B: This table contains the definitions of posting keys and their associated account types and document types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB14 (Define Posting Keys), OBY6 (Define Document Types), and SE16N (Data Browser) for troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or refer to SAP support for further assistance.