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

KM127 - Overview

• 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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KM127 - Details

• 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