How To Fix FCO_COPA380 - The & custom field cannot be maintained in this transaction.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COPA - SFIN message class for CO-PA relevant issues

• Message number: 380

• Message text: The & custom field cannot be maintained in this transaction.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to maintain the custom field &V1&.

System Response

The custom field &V1& cannot be maintained.

How to fix this error?

The custom field &V1& was created in the <ZH>Custom Fields and Logic
</>and therefore can only be maintained in this app.
For more information about the <ZH>Custom Fields and Logic </>app, see
the <LS>Extensibility</> section in the <ZH>UI Technology Guide for SAP
S/4HANA</> on the
<DS:URLA.http://help.sap.com>SAP Help Portal.</>

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA380 - The & custom field cannot be maintained in this transaction. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA380 indicates that a custom field cannot be maintained in the current transaction. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) and Profitability Analysis (COPA) when users attempt to modify or enter data in a custom field that is not configured to be editable in the specific transaction they are using.
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The custom field may not be configured correctly in the system. It might be set as non-editable for the transaction you are trying to use.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction you are using may not allow changes to certain fields, including custom fields, due to business rules or system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit the custom field in the transaction.
  Field Status Group: The field status group assigned to the custom field may restrict its maintenance in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the Customizing settings in SAP (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area where the custom field is defined (e.g., CO -> Profitability Analysis).
  Ensure that the custom field is set to be editable in the transaction you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Check the specific transaction settings to see if there are restrictions on maintaining custom fields.
  If necessary, modify the transaction settings to allow editing of the custom field.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to edit the custom field.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Field Status Group:
  
  Check the field status group assigned to the custom field.
  If it is set to "Display" or "Hide," change it to "Optional" or "Required" as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the custom field and its intended use to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to COPA and field maintenance, such as KE4S (for COPA planning) or KE30 (for reporting).
  Custom Fields: Understand how custom fields are created and maintained in SAP, including the use of the Custom Fields and Logic app in SAP S/4HANA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.