How To Fix 0D366 - &1: &2: Field status def. for document type &3 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 366

• Message text: &1: &2: Field status def. for document type &3 is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D366 - &1: &2: Field status def. for document type &3 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message 0D366 indicates that there is an issue with the field status definition for a specific document type in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to post a document (like an invoice or a journal entry) and the system cannot find the necessary field status settings for the specified document type.
  Cause:
  The error message can occur due to the following reasons:
  
  Field Status Group Not Defined: The field status group for the document type has not been defined in the configuration.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use does not have the required field status settings maintained.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the company code or the controlling area may not be complete, leading to missing field status definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Document > Document Types > Define Document Types.
  Check if the document type in question has a field status group assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Field Status Group:
  
  If the field status group is not defined, you need to create or assign a field status group that includes the necessary fields for the document type.
  You can do this by navigating to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Document > Field Status > Define Field Status Variants.
  
  
  
  Assign Field Status Group to Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the field status group is correctly assigned to the document type in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Make sure that the company code settings are complete and that the field status definitions are maintained for the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the posting again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types) and OBC4 (for field status groups) to access the relevant configuration settings directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring document types and field status groups.
  Transport Requests: If you are making changes in a development environment, ensure that you transport the changes to the production environment after testing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 0D366 and successfully post your documents in SAP.