How To Fix FC083 - Field status group & used by account & (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Field status group & used by account & (&)

What causes this issue?

Field status group &V1& is used by account &V2& in company code &V3&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Field status group &V1& is not deleted by the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC083 - Field status group & used by account & (&) ?

  The SAP error message FC083 typically indicates an issue related to the field status group assigned to a specific account in the financial accounting module. This error occurs when a user attempts to post a transaction that requires certain fields to be filled in, but the field status group for the account does not allow for the required fields to be entered.
  Cause:
  
  Field Status Group Configuration: The field status group assigned to the account in question may not be configured to allow the entry of certain fields that are mandatory for the transaction being processed.
  Account Type: The account type (e.g., asset, liability, revenue, expense) may have specific field status requirements that are not being met.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being posted may require additional information that is not being captured due to the field status settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB14 (Field Status Variants) to review the field status groups assigned to the relevant accounts.
  Identify the field status group linked to the account and check its configuration to see which fields are set as mandatory, optional, or suppressed.
  
  
  
  Modify Field Status Group:
  
  If necessary, modify the field status group to ensure that the required fields are set to "optional" or "mandatory" as needed for the transaction.
  Ensure that the changes align with your organization's accounting policies and practices.
  
  
  
  Account Assignment:
  
  Verify that the account being used in the transaction is correctly assigned to the appropriate field status group.
  If the account is not set up correctly, consider changing the account assignment or creating a new account with the correct field status group.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the required fields can be filled in as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (Define Field Status Variants) and FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) to manage field status settings and account configurations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for best practices on configuring field status groups and understanding their impact on financial transactions.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of field status groups and how to handle errors related to them.
  
  By addressing the configuration of the field status group and ensuring that it aligns with the requirements of the transactions being processed, you can resolve the FC083 error effectively.