How To Fix FMDPEF002 - Fieldstatus type must be entered

FMDPEF002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMDPEF - Create Down payment with Earmarked Fund reference

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Fieldstatus type must be entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMDPEF002 - Fieldstatus type must be entered ?

  The SAP error message FMDPEF002 with the description "Fieldstatus type must be entered" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Public Sector Management (PSM) module, particularly when dealing with financial data entry or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a required field status type is not specified in a transaction or configuration setting. The field status type is essential for determining how fields are displayed and whether they are mandatory, optional, or hidden during data entry. If the system expects a field status type to be defined and it is missing, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for field status groups in the SAP system. This can typically be found under the following path:
  SPRO > Public Sector Management > Financial Accounting > Field Status Groups
  
  
  Ensure that the field status type is defined correctly for the relevant transaction or