How To Fix FMCU071 - No content defined for field status &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 071

• Message text: No content defined for field status &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU071 - No content defined for field status &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMCU071 "No content defined for field status &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Financials, particularly when dealing with field status groups in the configuration of financial documents. This error indicates that there is a missing or undefined field status for a specific field in the financial document processing.
  Cause:
  
  Field Status Group Configuration: The field status group assigned to a particular transaction or document type does not have a defined status for the specified field. This can happen if the field status group is not properly configured in the system.
  Missing Field Status: The field that is being referenced in the error message does not have any content or status defined in the field status group.
  Customizations: If there have been customizations or changes made to the field status groups or the related configuration, it may lead to this error if the changes are not properly aligned with the expected configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBC4 (Field Status Variants) in SAP.
  Identify the field status variant that is being used for the relevant document type.
  Review the field status group assigned to the variant and ensure that the field in question has a defined status (e.g., optional, mandatory, suppressed).
  
  
  
  Define Content for the Field:
  
  If the field is missing, you may need to add it to the field status group and define its status.
  Ensure that the field is correctly mapped and that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction or document type again to see if the error persists.
  If the error is resolved, document the changes made for future reference.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to field status groups and financial document processing for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Groups: These are used in SAP to control the input fields in financial transactions. Each field status group can define whether a field is optional, mandatory, or suppressed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBC4 (Field Status Variants), OBR3 (Field Status Group), and OBD2 (Document Types) for managing field status configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCU071 error and ensure that the field status configurations are correctly set up in your SAP system.