How To Fix DOC_CHANGE_EXT018 - Field status group & saved

DOC_CHANGE_EXT018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DOC_CHANGE_EXT - Extended Document Change

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Field status group & saved

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DOC_CHANGE_EXT018 - Details

• The SAP error message DOC_CHANGE_EXT018 typically indicates an issue related to the field status group in the context of document changes, particularly in financial transactions. The message usually states that a certain field is required or has a specific status that is not being met during the document processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Field Status Group Configuration: The field status group assigned to the relevant account or transaction type may require certain fields to be filled in, and if they are not, this error will be triggered.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may have specific field status settings that are not being adhered to.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change certain fields, leading to this error.
  Incomplete Data Entry: Required fields may not have been filled out correctly or completely.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DOC_CHANGE_EXT018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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