How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING085 - Error while posting

/PRA/ACCOUNTING085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Error while posting

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/PRA/ACCOUNTING085 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING085 typically indicates that there is an issue with posting accounting documents in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Public Sector Management (PSM) or SAP Real Estate Management (RE). The error message can arise due to various reasons, and the specific cause may vary based on the configuration and the context in which the error occurs.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The error may occur if the configuration for the relevant accounting area is incomplete or incorrect.
  Invalid Account Assignment: The account assignment (e.g., cost center, internal order, etc.) may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for posting may not be allowed for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the posting.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being posted, such