How To Fix T0936 - Posting key & not defined for credit postings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T0 - General Treasury

• Message number: 936

• Message text: Posting key & not defined for credit postings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T0936 - Posting key & not defined for credit postings ?

  The SAP error message T0936, which states "Posting key & not defined for credit postings," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction using a posting key that is not configured to allow credit postings in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), where specific posting keys are designated for different types of transactions (debits and credits).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key you are using is not set up to handle credit transactions. Each posting key in SAP is associated with specific types of transactions (debit or credit) and account types.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the posting key may not have been set up correctly in the system, or it may have been modified inadvertently.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to post may not be compatible with the posting key you are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB14 (for FI) or OKB9 (for CO) to check the configuration of posting keys.
  Verify that the posting key you are using is defined for credit postings. If it is not, you may need to create or modify the posting key settings.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Posting Key:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct posting key for the type of transaction you are trying to post. For example, if you are trying to post a credit, make sure you are using a posting key that is designated for credit transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the configuration, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for SAP configuration in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or help files related to posting keys and their configurations to understand the implications of changing any settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit numbers that determine how a transaction is processed in SAP. They define whether the transaction is a debit or credit, the type of account involved, and whether the transaction is open item managed.
  Common Posting Keys: Some common posting keys include:
  
  40: Debit for customer accounts
  50: Credit for customer accounts
  01: Debit for general ledger accounts
  11: Credit for general ledger accounts
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for configuration and troubleshooting, such as:
  
  OBD2: Define posting keys
  OBD3: Display posting keys
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the T0936 error and successfully post your transactions in SAP.