How To Fix FQ720 - Field status of field & not allowed for request category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Field status of field & not allowed for request category &

What causes this issue?

Request category &V1& requires the field status "Display" or "Hide" for
the field &V2&.

System Response

The system cannot assign the document type to the field selection
string until the field status is changed.

How to fix this error?

Change the field status of the field &V2& in the field selection string
or assign a field selection string to the document type, in which field
&V2& has the status "Display" or "Hide".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ720 - Field status of field & not allowed for request category & ?

  The SAP error message FQ720 indicates that there is an issue with the field status of a specific field in the context of a request category. This error typically arises during the processing of financial documents, particularly in the context of accounts payable or accounts receivable.
  Cause:
  The error message FQ720 is triggered when the system encounters a field that is not allowed to be filled in for the specified request category. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Field Status Group Configuration: The field status group assigned to the relevant account or transaction type may not allow the field to be filled in for the specified request category.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may have restrictions on certain fields based on the configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have specific field requirements or restrictions that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FQ720 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the field status groups in SAP (Transaction code: OBC4).
  Identify the field status group assigned to the relevant account or document type.
  Review the settings to ensure that the field in question is allowed for the request category you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type being used (Transaction code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the field in question is set to "optional" or "required" as needed for the request category.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Type Settings:
  
  If applicable, review the settings for the transaction type that is being processed.
  Make sure that the field status for the transaction type allows the field to be filled in.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or how to change it, consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting. They can provide insights and help make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the document can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBC4 (Field Status Groups), OBA7 (Document Types), and OBY6 (Transaction Types).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the FQ720 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on field status groups and document types for a deeper understanding of how these configurations work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FQ720 error and implement a solution to resolve it.