How To Fix FAC_GL_FIN_DOC003 - Field control settings do not allow changes of field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_GL_FIN_DOC - oData messages for GL documents

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Field control settings do not allow changes of field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_GL_FIN_DOC003 - Field control settings do not allow changes of field &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAC_GL_FIN_DOC003 indicates that the field control settings in the system do not permit changes to a specific field (denoted as &1) in the financial document. This typically occurs when you are trying to modify a field that is locked due to the configuration settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Field Control Settings: The field you are trying to change is controlled by field status groups, which define whether a field is optional, mandatory, or suppressed during document entry.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on which fields can be modified after the document has been posted.
  Posting Period: If the document is in a closed posting period, changes to certain fields may not be allowed.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the specified field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the field status group associated with the document type you are working with. You can find this in the SAP menu under SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Document Entry > Define Field Status Variants.
  Ensure that the field you are trying to change is set to "optional" or "mandatory" as per your requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type you are using to ensure that it allows changes to the field in question.
  
  
  
  Posting Period:
  
  Verify if the posting period is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it or create a new document in an open period.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify the field. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance. They can help you analyze the configuration and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for field status groups) or OBY2 (for document types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to field status groups and document types for more detailed information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.