How To Fix FH738 - Field "&1" contains an entry, although it is hidden

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Field "&1" contains an entry, although it is hidden

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH738 - Field "&1" contains an entry, although it is hidden ?

  The SAP error message FH738 indicates that a field, which is supposed to be hidden, contains an entry. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or document processing within SAP, particularly in modules like Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A field that is configured to be hidden in the user interface (UI) still has a value entered in it. This can happen due to incorrect configuration settings or if the field was not properly set to be hidden in the screen layout or field status group.
  The system expects that hidden fields should not contain any data, but the presence of data violates this expectation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FH738 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the field status group associated with the transaction or document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the field in question is correctly set to "hidden" and that it is not marked as "required" or "optional".
  
  
  
  Review Screen Layout:
  
  If you have access to the screen layout configuration, verify that the field is indeed set to be hidden in the layout.
  Make sure that there are no conflicting settings that might allow data entry in a hidden field.
  
  
  
  Clear the Field:
  
  If the field is not supposed to have any data, manually clear the entry in the field before proceeding with the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If there are any user exits, BAdIs, or enhancements that modify the behavior of the transaction, review them to ensure they are not inadvertently populating the hidden field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or module to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be working with various transaction codes in SAP FI/CO, such as FB01 (Post Document), F-02 (Post Document), etc.
  Field Status Configuration: This can be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Document Control > Define Field Status Variants.
  User Exits and BAdIs: These are enhancements that allow you to modify standard SAP behavior. You can check for any custom code that might be affecting the field status.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FH738 error and implement a solution to resolve it.