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Purpose

In this SAP activity, you define posting keys. During posting of entry, a user is required by the system to specify posting key. It controls how a line item is entered and processed in the system.
For each posting key, you define among other things:

• which side of an account can be posted to
• which type of account can be posted to
• Which fields the system displays on the entry screens and whether an entry has to be made (field status).

Procedure

1. Access the activity using one of the following navigation option:
   SAP IMG Path: Financial Accounting (NEW) → Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) → Document → Define Posting Key.
2. Double-click the posting key.
3. On the next screen choose Maintain Field Status.
4. On the next screen double-click group Additional account assignments.
5. On the next screen set the field status for the three above mentioned fields to Opt. Entry.
6. Then choose Back.
7. Finally choose Save