How To Fix SOAP_RFM_POSI008 - Posting key not found for POS profile &1, item no. &2, and trans. type &3

SOAP_RFM_POSI008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOAP_RFM_POSI - SOAP Services for Retail POS Inbound Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Posting key not found for POS profile &1, item no. &2, and trans. type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOAP_RFM_POSI008 - Posting key not found for POS profile &1, item no. &2, and trans. type &3 ?

  The SAP error message SOAP_RFM_POSI008 indicates that the system is unable to find a posting key for a specific POS (Point of Sale) profile, item number, and transaction type. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings or transactions related to POS systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Key: The primary cause of this error is that the posting key defined for the specified POS profile and transaction type does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the POS system or in the financial accounting settings that prevents the system from recognizing the posting key.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The item number or transaction type provided may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data for the item or transaction type may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the POS system and verify that