How To Fix F5548 - Field status group & & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 548

• Message text: Field status group & & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Field selection group &v2& of G/L account &v3& in company code &v4& was
not found in field status variant &v1&.

System Response

It is not possible to edit the field selection.

How to fix this error?

Maintain field selection group &v1& &v2& in customizing.

<DS:TRAN.OB14>Proceed</>
ENDIF
Alternatively, you can also change the field selection group specified
in G/L account &v4& &v3&.

<DS:TRAN.FS02>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5548 - Field status group & & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message F5548, which states "Field status group & & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or document postings in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined field status group for the specified account or transaction type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Status Group: The field status group that is referenced in the transaction is not defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for the field status groups has not been completed or if the group has been deleted or renamed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The field status group may not be assigned correctly to the relevant account or transaction type in the configuration settings.
  Customizations: If there have been customizations or changes made to the system, it may lead to inconsistencies in the field status group definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation for Creating G/L Accounts > Define Field Status Groups.
  Verify if the field status group in question is defined. If it is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Assign Field Status Group:
  
  Ensure that the field status group is correctly assigned to the relevant G/L accounts or transaction types.
  You can check this in the G/L account master data or in the configuration settings for the specific transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there have been recent changes or customizations, review them to ensure that they have not inadvertently affected the field status group definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on field status groups and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Groups: These are used in SAP to control the visibility and mandatory status of fields in various transactions. They are crucial for ensuring that users enter the correct information during postings.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for field status groups) or FS00 (to view G/L account master data) to navigate directly to the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.