F5204 - Postings for account type & ( posting key & ) are not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Postings for account type & ( posting key & ) are not defined

What causes this issue?

The data that was entered is inconsistent. Account type "&v1&" must not
be used in conjunction with posting key "&v2&".

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5204 - Postings for account type & ( posting key & ) are not defined ?

  The SAP error message F5204 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the account type and posting key in the system. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a valid posting configuration for the specified account type and posting key combination. This error typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account type and posting key combination is not defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for the specific account type (e.g., asset, liability, revenue) and posting key (e.g., debit or credit) has not been set up correctly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key being used may not be appropriate for the account type being posted to.
  Account Type Restrictions: Certain account types may have restrictions on which posting keys can be used with them.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document > Document Types > Define Posting Keys.
  Verify that the posting key you are trying to use is defined for the relevant account type.
  
  
  
  Define Posting Keys:
  
  If the posting key is not defined for the account type, you will need to create or modify the posting key settings to include the necessary account type.
  Ensure that the posting key is set up to allow postings to the specific account type.
  
  
  
  Check Account Type:
  
  Ensure that the account type you are using is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to post. For example, if you are trying to post to a revenue account, ensure that the posting key allows for revenue postings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant to ensure that the configuration aligns with your organization's accounting policies and practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB41 (for defining posting keys) and OBY6 (for defining account types) to access the relevant configuration screens.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are making changes in a development environment, remember to transport the changes to the production environment after testing.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP FI.