How To Fix FINS_FI_CLS045 - Fieldname &1 is not allowed to be used as filter field (&3 / &4)

FINS_FI_CLS045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_CLS - Messages used for the impairments and FXs

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Fieldname &1 is not allowed to be used as filter field (&3 / &4)

What causes this issue?

The fieldname &V1& of table &V2& that you have entered in step &V4& of
grouping rule &V3& is not allowed.

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?

Please choose a fieldname from the value help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_CLS045 - Fieldname &1 is not allowed to be used as filter field (&3 / &4) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_CLS045 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) is not permitted to be used as a filter field in the context of a financial closing operation. This error typically arises in the Financial Accounting (FI) module when certain fields are restricted from being used in filtering operations due to business logic or system configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Restrictions: The field you are trying to use as a filter may be restricted by the system configuration or business rules. Certain fields are not allowed to be used in specific contexts to maintain data integrity or to comply with business processes.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the financial closing process may not allow the use of the specified field as a filter.
  Version or Upgrade Issues: If the system has been recently upgraded or patched, certain fields may have been deprecated or their usage rules changed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Usage: Review the documentation