How To Fix FMCU073 - Field status is assigned to group &1, variant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Field status is assigned to group &1, variant &2

What causes this issue?

Field status is assigned to group &V1&, variant &V2&.

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?

To delete this field status, you must first delete the assignment in the
IMG activity: <DS:SIMG.FMBCS_V_FMFSSA>Assign Field Status Definition</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU073 - Field status is assigned to group &1, variant &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMCU073 indicates that there is an issue with the field status group assignment in the context of financial accounting or controlling. Specifically, it suggests that a field status is assigned to a particular group and variant, which may not be configured correctly or is causing a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Field Status Group Configuration: The field status group assigned to a particular variant may not be set up correctly. This can happen if the group is missing required fields or has fields that are not allowed for the transaction being processed.
  Variant Assignment: The variant specified may not be correctly linked to the field status group, or there may be a mismatch in the configuration.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the field status group or variant.
  Customizations: If there have been recent changes or customizations in the system, they may have inadvertently affected the field status configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for field status groups in SAP (Transaction code: OBC4).
  Verify that the field status group assigned to the specified group and variant is correctly configured.
  Ensure that all required fields are included and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Review Variant Assignment:
  
  Check the variant settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction codes like FB50, F-02, etc.).
  Ensure that the variant is correctly linked to the appropriate field status group.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the field status group and variant.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any recent changes or customizations made to the system that could affect field status groups.
  If applicable, consult SAP Notes or documentation for any known issues related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  If the issue continues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Groups: These are used in SAP to control the input fields in financial transactions. They determine which fields are required, optional, or suppressed based on the transaction type.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing field status groups and variants, such as OBC4 (Field Status Groups) and OBC5 (Field Status Variant).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FMCU073 error message in SAP.