How To Fix WRMA_FI057 - Account key entered at step &2 of schema &1 (statistical)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Account key entered at step &2 of schema &1 (statistical)

What causes this issue?

Account keys have been entered at step &V2& in calculation schema &V1&.
Condition type &V3& is flagged as statistical.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Remove the account keys from step &V2& of calculation schema &V1&.

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Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_FI057 - Account key entered at step &2 of schema &1 (statistical) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRMA_FI057
  
  Account key entered at step &2 of schema &1 (statistical)
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs during the posting process in Financial Accounting (FI) when the system encounters an account key in the posting schema that is defined as statistical. A statistical account key means that the posting is intended for statistical (non-financial) postings, which do not affect the actual ledger balances.
  In other words, the posting schema step (&2) in the schema (&1) contains an account key that is marked as statistical, and the system is informing you that the posting at this step will not affect the actual financial accounts but only statistical accounts.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Account Key: Defines the type of posting and controls the account determination.
  Statistical Account Key: Used for statistical postings, which do not update the actual balances in the General Ledger (G/L) but are used for reporting or informational purposes.
  Posting Schema: A set of rules that control how postings are made in FI.
  
  This message is informational and typically appears when the system processes a posting step that involves a statistical account key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Posting Schema:
  
  Go to transaction OBYC (for automatic account determination) or SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Document ? Line Item ? Define Posting Schemas.
  Identify the posting schema (&1) and step (&2) mentioned in the message.
  Verify the account key assigned to this step.
  
  
  
  Verify Account Key Settings:
  
  Check if the account key is set as statistical.
  If the posting should affect actual G/L accounts, change the account key to a non-statistical one.
  If the posting is intended to be statistical, no action is needed; the message is just informational.
  
  
  
  Adjust Account Determination:
  
  If the account key is correct but the posting is failing or causing issues, review the account determination for that key.
  Ensure that the accounts assigned to the account key are appropriate and active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, this message can be linked to specific business processes or customizations.
  Check SAP Notes or your internal documentation for any known issues or recommendations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYC: Automatic Account Determination
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  FB50 / FB60 / FB70: FI document posting transactions where this message might appear.
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  Posting Schemas control how postings are made in FI.
  Statistical postings are used for reporting and do not affect financial statements.
  
  
  
  Common Scenario:
  
  When posting goods movements or invoice receipts, certain steps in the posting schema may be statistical to track quantities or values without affecting the ledger.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Message WRMA_FI057 informs you that the account key used in a particular posting schema step is statistical.
  This is usually informational and not an error.
  Verify if the statistical posting is intended.
  Change the account key if you want the posting to affect actual G/L accounts.
  Review posting schema and account determination settings.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact posting schema and step number, and the business context of the posting.