How To Fix FQ722 - No field selection string defined for document type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 722

• Message text: No field selection string defined for document type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ722 - No field selection string defined for document type & ?

  The SAP error message FQ722, which states "No field selection string defined for document type &," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly in the area of accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that the system cannot find a field selection string for the specified document type, which is necessary for processing the document correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Selection String: The primary cause of this error is that the field selection string for the specified document type has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to document types in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Custom Document Types: If a custom document type has been created, it may not have been properly configured with a field selection string.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FQ722 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Field Selection Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable > Document Entry > Define Field Selection for Document Types.
  Verify if a field selection string is defined for the document type that is causing the error. If not, you will need to create or assign a field selection string.
  
  
  
  Assign Field Selection String:
  
  If a field selection string is missing, you can create a new one or assign an existing one to the document type.
  Ensure that the field selection string is appropriate for the type of documents you are processing.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If you are using custom document types, ensure that they have been properly configured in the system.
  Review any recent changes or customizations that may have affected the field selection settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document processing again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types) and OBD2 (for field selection) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on field selection strings and their configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI module expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FQ722 error and ensure that your document types are correctly configured for processing in SAP.