How To Fix AA173 - Inconsistent field status def.in field & field status group & (Correct)

AA173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Inconsistent field status def.in field & field status group & (Correct)

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& is defined in the field status group &V2& as an obligatory
entry field. In view 1 (Asset Accounting) this field has been
suppressed for entries. These definitions are inconsistent.

System Response

Transaction termination - You cannot create the asset.

How to fix this error?

Correct the field status group &V2& and reverse the obligatory entry
for field &V1&.
or
Allow maintenance of the field group with field &V1& in view 1 (Asset
Accounting).

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AA173 - Details

• The SAP error message AA173 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the field status definition for a specific field in the field status group. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to post or process asset transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the field status group assigned to a particular asset or transaction does not match the expected configuration for the fields being used. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Field Status Group Assignment: The field status group assigned to the asset or transaction may not be configured correctly.
  Missing or Incorrect Field Status Definitions: The field status definitions for the group may not include the necessary fields or may have conflicting settings.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the field status groups or definitions, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AA173 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group Assignment:
  
  Go to the