How To Fix FMDPEF003 - Duplicate fieldstatus.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Duplicate fieldstatus.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMDPEF003 - Duplicate fieldstatus. ?

  The SAP error message FMDPEF003: Duplicate field status typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Management (FM) module, particularly when dealing with field status groups in the configuration of financial documents. This error indicates that there are duplicate entries in the field status configuration, which can lead to inconsistencies in how fields are displayed or required in financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Field Status Groups: The most common cause of this error is that two or more field status groups have been defined with the same name or identifier, leading to a conflict in the system.
  Configuration Errors: Errors during the configuration of field status groups, such as incorrect copying of existing groups or improper modifications, can also lead to duplicates.
  Transport Issues: If field status groups were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it’s possible that duplicates were created during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Groups:
  
  Go to the configuration transaction for field status groups (usually found under the Financial Management settings).
  Review the list of field status groups to identify any duplicates.
  If duplicates are found, you will need to either delete or rename the duplicate groups to ensure that each group has a unique identifier.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you have made recent changes to field status groups, review those changes to ensure that no duplicates were created inadvertently.
  Make sure that any changes are properly documented and tested in a development environment before moving to production.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to see if any field status groups were incorrectly transported.
  You may need to manually adjust the field status groups in the target system to resolve the duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing field status groups and resolving conflicts.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more detailed guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Groups: These are used in SAP to control the visibility and requirement of fields in financial documents. Each group can define whether a field is optional, mandatory, or hidden.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for field status groups) and SPRO (for configuration settings).
  Testing Changes: Always test changes in a non-production environment to avoid disruptions in live operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FMDPEF003 error in your SAP system.