How To Fix FQ618 - Field selection string &1 is assigned to variant &2 and document type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Field selection string &1 is assigned to variant &2 and document type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ618 - Field selection string &1 is assigned to variant &2 and document type &3 ?

  The SAP error message FQ618 indicates that there is an issue with the field selection string assigned to a specific variant and document type in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or an incorrect configuration related to field selection for document processing.
  Cause:
  
  Field Selection String Assignment: The field selection string defined for a particular document type is not correctly assigned or is conflicting with the variant being used.
  Variant Configuration: The variant that is being used may not be compatible with the field selection string assigned to the document type.
  Document Type Issues: The document type itself may not be properly configured or may not support the field selection string being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Selection String:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for field selection strings in SAP (Transaction code: OBC4).
  Verify that the field selection string assigned to the document type is correct and matches the intended configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Variant Settings:
  
  Check the variant settings (Transaction code: FBL1N, FBL3N, etc.) to ensure that the variant being used is correctly configured and compatible with the field selection string.
  If necessary, create a new variant that aligns with the field selection string.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the document type (Transaction code: OBA7) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the field selection string is appropriate for the type of documents being processed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBC4 (Field Selection), OBA7 (Document Type Configuration), and the specific transaction you are trying to execute.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for field selection and variants to understand how they interact and how to configure them properly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be underlying configuration issues that need to be addressed.