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 status definitions are maintained (e.g., Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Business Transactions > Document Entry > Define Field Status Variants).
  Verify if the field status definition exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Field Status Definition:
  
  If the field status definition does not exist, create a new one or modify an existing one to meet your requirements.
  Ensure that the field status definition is assigned to the appropriate company code or area.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the field status definition was included and successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify field status definitions.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on field status definitions and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Variants: These are used to control the input fields during document entry in financial transactions. Each field status variant can have different settings for different transaction types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBC4 (for field status variants) and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or updates available.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.