How To Fix WS150 - Account &1 will be posted with posting key &2 (account key &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Account &1 will be posted with posting key &2 (account key &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS150 - Account &1 will be posted with posting key &2 (account key &3) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS150 Account &1 will be posted with posting key &2 (account key &3)
  
  1. Cause:
  This message typically appears during document posting in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules when the system checks the consistency of the account and posting key combination.
  
  Account &1: The general ledger (G/L) or sub-ledger account number involved.
  Posting key &2: The posting key used for the line item (e.g., debit or credit indicator, and account type).
  Account key &3: The account key assigned to the account master record.
  
  The message indicates that the system is informing you about the posting key that will be used for the account based on the account key assigned to it.
  In many cases, WS150 is an informational message rather than an error. It tells you that the system will post the line item with the specified posting key because of the account key assigned to the account.
  However, if this message appears as an error or warning and prevents posting, it may be due to:
  
  Incorrect or inconsistent assignment of account keys in the account master data.
  Posting key not allowed for the account key.
  Configuration issues in the posting key or account key settings.
  Attempting to post a line item with a posting key that is not valid for the account type.
  
  
  2. Solution:
  
  
  Check the Account Master Data:
  
  Go to the G/L account master record (transaction FS00).
  Verify the Account Key assigned to the account.
  Ensure that the account key is correct and consistent with the account type (e.g., customer, vendor, G/L).
  
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Use transaction OB41 to review the posting key settings.
  Verify which posting keys are allowed for the account key.
  Ensure that the posting key &2 is valid for the account key &3.
  
  
  
  Adjust Account Key or Posting Key if necessary:
  
  If the posting key is not allowed for the account key, either:
  
  Change the posting key in the document to a valid one.
  Or adjust the account key assignment in the account master data if appropriate.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Document Entry:
  
  Verify that the posting key used in the document line item is correct for the account type.
  For example, debit posting keys for asset accounts, credit posting keys for liabilities, etc.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the problem persists, check the configuration in Financial Accounting under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Document ? Line Item ? Define Posting Keys
  Financial Accounting (New) ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Document ? Line Item ? Assign Posting Keys to Account Keys
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Try posting a test document with the corrected posting key/account key combination.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  Posting Key: Controls the type of posting (debit or credit) and the account type (customer, vendor, G/L, asset).
  Account Key: Assigned to G/L accounts to define the type of account and control allowed posting keys.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00 – G/L Account Master Record maintenance.
  OB41 – Define and assign posting keys.
  FB50, FB60, FB70 – Document posting transactions where this message may appear.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to WS150.
  Review SAP Help Portal for detailed explanation of posting keys and account keys.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Posting key used is determined by the account key assigned to the account; message informs about this.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct account key assignment and posting key configuration to ensure compatibility.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use FS00, OB41; understand posting keys and account keys; check SAP documentation and notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this message appears, I can help you with more specific guidance.