How To Fix 5R023 - Please maintain fields 'FW-Type' and 'FW-Subtype' for FWL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Please maintain fields 'FW-Type' and 'FW-Subtype' for FWL

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R023 - Please maintain fields 'FW-Type' and 'FW-Subtype' for FWL ?

  The SAP error message 5R023, which states "Please maintain fields 'FW-Type' and 'FW-Subtype' for FWL," typically occurs in the context of configuring the Financial Worklist (FWL) in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires specific configuration settings related to the Financial Worklist type and subtype, which have not been maintained.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by missing or incomplete configuration for the Financial Worklist. Specifically, the fields 'FW-Type' and 'FW-Subtype' are not set up correctly in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The necessary entries for the Financial Worklist type and subtype have not been created in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the required configurations may not have been transferred correctly.
  User Role/Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or maintain these fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the 'FW-Type' and 'FW-Subtype' fields in the configuration settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Business Transactions -> Financial Worklist -> Define Financial Worklist Types.
  
  
  
  Maintain FW-Type and FW-Subtype:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if the required entries for 'FW-Type' and 'FW-Subtype' exist.
  If they do not exist, create new entries by specifying the appropriate values for these fields.
  Ensure that the entries are consistent with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain these settings. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the Financial Worklist functionality to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring the Financial Worklist.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration and SE11 for checking table entries related to Financial Worklist.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5R023 and successfully maintain the required fields for the Financial Worklist in SAP.