How To Fix FMCU076 - Field status variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Field status variant &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Field status variant &V1& does not exist

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 define a field status variant using the IMG activity:
<DS:SIMG.FMBCS_V_FMFSV>Define Field Status Variant</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU076 - Field status variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FMCU076 indicates that the field status variant specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when trying to access or configure field status variants that are not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Field Status Variant: The field status variant you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the configuration settings where the field status variant is referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the field status variant was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported correctly to the current environment (like production), it may not exist in the current system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the field status variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB28 (Field Status Variants) to check if the specified field status variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your configuration.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Field Status Variant:
  
  If the field status variant is missing, you can create a new one using transaction code OB28.
  Ensure that you configure the field status settings according to your requirements.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings where the field status variant is referenced. Ensure that the correct variant name is used without any typos.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the field status variant was created in another environment, check the transport requests to ensure that it has been transported to the current environment.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the field status variant. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Variant: A field status variant in SAP controls the display of fields in various transactions. It determines which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB28: To manage field status variants.
  OBY6: To check field status groups.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to field status variants and error FMCU076.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.