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.