How To Fix FH530 - Inconsistencies in field selection (see long text)

FH530 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 530

• Message text: Inconsistencies in field selection (see long text)

What causes this issue?

There is an inconsistency between the field selection control in
account group "&V1&" and in activity "&V2&". Item "&V3&" is defined as
a required field in one of these field selection controls, and as a
hidden field in the other.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change one of the aforementioned field selection controls.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH530 - Inconsistencies in field selection (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message FH530, which indicates "Inconsistencies in field selection," typically arises during the processing of financial documents, particularly in the context of financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO) modules. This error suggests that there are discrepancies or inconsistencies in the field selection criteria that have been defined for a particular transaction or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Selection Configuration: The error often occurs due to incorrect or inconsistent field selection settings in the configuration. This can happen if certain fields are marked as mandatory or optional in one context but not in another.
  Document Type Settings: The document type settings may not align with the field selection criteria, leading to inconsistencies.
  User Exits or Enhancements: Custom code or enhancements that modify field selection criteria may introduce inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Issues: If users are entering data that does not comply with the defined field selection criteria, this can trigger the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Selection Settings: Review the