How To Fix OM272 - Posting key & does not exist

OM272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Posting key & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Posting key &V1& does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please create <DS:TRANS.OB41>posting key</> &V1&. Alternatively, assign
the relevant transaction to another existing posting key
(<DS:TRANS.OBYC>automatic postings, transactions</>).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM272 - Posting key & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OM272, which states "Posting key & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction using a posting key that is not defined in the system. Posting keys are essential in SAP as they determine the type of transaction being posted (e.g., debit or credit) and the account types that can be used.
  Causes of Error OM272
  
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key you are trying to use is either mistyped or does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The posting key may not be configured in the system for the specific company code or chart of accounts you are working with.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain posting keys.
  System Upgrade or Changes: If there have been recent changes or upgrades to the SAP system, some posting keys may have been altered or removed.
  
  Solutions to Error OM272
  
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