How To Fix FMCU078 - Field status definition &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 078

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

What causes this issue?

Field status definition &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 maintain the field status definition using the IMG activity:
<DS:SIMG.FMBCS_VC_FMFSS>Maintain Field Status Definition</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU078 - Field status definition &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FMCU078, which states "Field status definition &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when the system is unable to find a specified field status definition. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing definitions in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Status Definition: The specified field status definition (indicated by &1) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may be incorrect, leading to the system looking for a non-existent field status definition.
  Transport Issues: If the field status definition was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations may prevent the system from accessing the field status definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OBC4 or SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area where field