How To Fix FMFG_MM01064 - Error when program tried to read field status configuration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_MM01 - Message id for Multi funding

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Error when program tried to read field status configuration

What causes this issue?

Error in reading field status configuration for funding assignment
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System Response

Cannot add funding data to this document.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction FMU7 to check the funding configuration, ensuring that
all field status groups and fields are valid.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_MM01064 - Error when program tried to read field status configuration ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_MM01064 typically indicates an issue related to the field status configuration in the context of the Materials Management (MM) module. This error can occur when the system is unable to read the field status settings for a particular transaction or process, which can lead to issues in data entry or processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The field status configuration for the relevant transaction or document type may not be set up correctly or is missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the field status configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete or incorrect settings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that interact with field status settings, they may not be functioning correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for field status in the SAP system. This can typically be found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  
  Logistics -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Field Selection.
  
  
  Ensure that the field status groups are correctly defined for the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the field status configuration. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the user management transaction (SU01).
  
  
  
  Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate problems with the configuration.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program that is generating the error to identify where it is failing to read the field status configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional insights or recommended actions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBC4 (Field Status Variants) or OBC5 (Field Status Group) to access and modify field status settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or discussion boards for similar issues encountered by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FMFG_MM01064 error in your SAP system.