How To Fix FP020 - G/L account must have field status group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FP - Invoice Parking

• Message number: 020

• Message text: G/L account must have field status group &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FP020 - G/L account must have field status group & ?

  The SAP error message FP020 ("G/L account must have field status group &") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction in SAP that requires a General Ledger (G/L) account, but the specified G/L account does not have a field status group assigned to it. This can prevent the transaction from being processed correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Status Group: The G/L account you are trying to use does not have a field status group assigned in the configuration.
  Field Status Group Configuration: The field status group assigned to the G/L account may not allow the entry of certain fields required for the transaction.
  Account Type Restrictions: The G/L account may be set up in a way that restricts its use for certain types of transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and enter the G/L account number.
  Check the "Field Status Group" field in the account details.