How To Fix F2253 - Group & does not exist in field status tables (TMOD*)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Group & does not exist in field status tables (TMOD*)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2253 - Group & does not exist in field status tables (TMOD*) ?

  The SAP error message F2253, which states "Group & does not exist in field status tables (TMOD*)", typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting when the system is unable to find a specified field status group in the relevant configuration tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Status Group: The specified field status group does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or the group not being created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The field status group may have been deleted or not properly assigned to the relevant transaction or document type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have included the necessary field status group.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the field status group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OBC4) and check if the field status group exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Field Status Group:
  
  If the group is missing, create a new field status group or modify an existing one to include the necessary fields.
  Ensure that the group is properly assigned to the relevant transaction or document type.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the field status group was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to transport it again.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the field status group. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to field status groups for any specific guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Groups: These are used in SAP to control the visibility and input behavior of fields in financial documents. They can be defined for various document types and account groups.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to field status groups include:
  
  OBC4: Field Status Variants
  OBC5: Field Status Group Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.