How To Fix FMCU074 - Field status variant &1 is used in field status definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Field status variant &1 is used in field status definition

What causes this issue?

Field status variant &V1& is used in field status definition.

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 a field status variant &V1&, you must first delete the
assignment in IMG activity: <DS:SIMG.FMBCS_V_FMFSSA>Assign Field Status
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU074 - Field status variant &1 is used in field status definition ?

  The SAP error message FMCU074 indicates that there is an issue with the field status variant being used in a field status definition. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to modify or delete a field status variant that is currently in use by a field status definition.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Status Variant in Use: The field status variant specified in the error message is actively being used in one or more field status definitions. This means that the system is preventing changes to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the field status settings within the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Usage: First, identify where the field status variant is being used. You can do this by checking the field status definitions in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO > Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Document > Document Control