How To Fix FAA_POST041 - Posting to real estate object &3 is contrary to field status control

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_POST - FIAA Posting Messages (Object-Oriented Kernel)

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Posting to real estate object &3 is contrary to field status control

What causes this issue?

For asset account &V1& that was used for the posting in company code
&V2&, the field status for <LS>real estate management</> is set to <LS>
Hide</>.
However, the posting is an asset posting with correction items. In that
case, setting the field status control to <LS>Hide</> is <ZH>not</>
useful, since hiding means that there is <ZH>no</> account assignment of
the correction items.
This Customizing setting is unsuitable for this posting activity.

System Response

To prevent inconsistencies between the asset and the correction items,
the system makes account assignment of the correction items to real
estate object &V3& - contrary to the general rule - and despite the
field status <LS>Hide</>.

How to fix this error?

Change the setting as follows in Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</>
under <DS:SIMG.ORFA_FELDST_ABG.00000A428C91>Change the Field Status
Variant of the Asset G/L Accounts</>, <LS>Define Field Status Variants
</>:
Field status group <LB>007</>, <LB>Real Estate Management</> (<LB>
Optional</> or <LB>Required</>)

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_POST041 - Posting to real estate object &3 is contrary to field status control ?

  The SAP error message FAA_POST041 indicates that there is an issue with posting to a real estate object due to field status control settings. This error typically arises when the system's configuration does not allow certain fields to be filled or posted based on the current status of the real estate object.
  Cause:
  
  Field Status Control: The error is primarily caused by the field status settings in the configuration of the real estate module. Certain fields may be set as mandatory, optional, or hidden based on the status of the real estate object.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the posting may have specific field status settings that conflict with the data being posted.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields may not be filled in the posting document, leading to the error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified real estate object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the real estate module (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for field status control and verify the settings for the fields involved in the posting.
  Ensure that the fields required for the posting are set to "optional" or "mandatory" as per your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type used for the posting (Transaction code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the field status group assigned to the document type allows the necessary fields to be filled.
  
  
  
  Complete Required Fields:
  
  Review the posting document and ensure that all mandatory fields are filled in correctly.
  If any fields are missing, complete them and attempt the posting again.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the real estate object.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the appropriate roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on field status control and posting requirements in the real estate module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  OBA7: Document type configuration.
  FBL3N: Display G/L account line items (to check postings).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message FAA_POST041 for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform test postings in a development or quality environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.