KM127 - Posting key &1 does not exist for G/L account postings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Posting key &1 does not exist for G/L account postings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM127 - Posting key &1 does not exist for G/L account postings ?

  The SAP error message KM127, which states "Posting key &1 does not exist for G/L account postings," typically occurs when there is an issue with the posting key being used in a General Ledger (G/L) account transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Posting Key: The posting key specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect posting key being used.
  Configuration Issues: The posting key may not be configured for the specific G/L account or the account type being used.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified posting key.
  System Settings: The posting key may not be activated or may have been deactivated in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key: Verify that the posting key being used is correct. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods and ensure that the posting key is valid for the period.
  Use transaction code OBAY to check the configuration of posting keys.
  
  
  
  Review G/L Account Configuration: Ensure that the G/L account is configured to accept the posting key.
  
  Go to transaction code FS00 to check the G/L account settings and ensure that the posting key is allowed for that account.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the posting key.
  
  You can check user roles and authorizations using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team: If the posting key is indeed missing or incorrectly configured, you may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to rectify the issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit numbers that determine the type of transaction being posted (e.g., debit or credit) and the account type (e.g., customer, vendor, G/L).
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: For posting period settings.
  FS00: For G/L account master data.
  OBAY: For posting key configuration.
  SU53: For authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on posting keys and G/L account configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KM127 error message in SAP.