How To Fix FQ601 - Check field status of fields "Customer" and "Vendor"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Check field status of fields "Customer" and "Vendor"

What causes this issue?

The comparions of the field status of the fields 'customer' and
'vendor' has revealed that there is an incompatible combination of
field selection.
Either both fields are marked as required entries or both fields are
hidden.

System Response

The system cannot assign the document type to the field selection
string until appropriate changes are made to the field status.

How to fix this error?

In the field selection string &V1& mark only one of the fields as a
required entry and hide only one of the fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ601 - Check field status of fields "Customer" and "Vendor" ?

  The SAP error message FQ601, which states "Check field status of fields 'Customer' and 'Vendor'," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that there is an issue with the field status configuration for the customer and vendor fields in the relevant transaction or document.
  Cause:
  
  Field Status Group Configuration: The error usually arises from the configuration of field status groups in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. If the field status for either the customer or vendor is set to "required" or "optional" but is not being filled in the transaction, this error will be triggered.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type being processed may require certain fields to be filled out based on the configuration settings.
  Document Type: Different document types may have different field status settings, which can lead to this error if the document type does not allow for the current input.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBC4 (Field Status Variants) in SAP.
  Identify the field status variant assigned to the company code in question.
  Review the field status group assigned to the customer and vendor fields. Ensure that the settings are appropriate for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  If necessary, adjust the field status settings to allow for the required fields to be optional or suppressed based on your business needs.
  
  
  
  Ensure Required Fields are Filled:
  
  When processing the transaction, ensure that all required fields (customer or vendor) are filled in correctly. If the transaction requires a customer or vendor, make sure that the relevant data is entered.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings in transaction code OBY6 to ensure that the document type being used allows for the entry of customer or vendor information as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have access to change the configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team or administrator to review and adjust the settings as necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for document types), OBC4 (for field status variants), and OBC5 (for field status groups).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Documentation: Review SAP user documentation or training materials related to financial transactions and field status management for further understanding.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FQ601 error and proceed with your financial transactions in SAP.