How To Fix FT198 - Inconsistent field status, see help text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Inconsistent field status, see help text

What causes this issue?

The settings for <LS>&V1&</> and <LS>&V3&</> do not function together.

<LS>&V1&</> is set for "required entry"
ENDIF

<LS>&V1&</> is set for "optional entry"
ENDIF

<LS>&V1&</> is set for "display"
ENDIF

<LS>&V1&</> is set for "suppress"
ENDIF
<LS>&V3&</> must thereby have one of the following configurations:

"required entry"
ENDIF

"optional entry"
ENDIF

"display"
ENDIF

"suppress"
ENDIF

How to fix this error?

Check the specified settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT198 - Inconsistent field status, see help text ?

  The SAP error message FT198, which states "Inconsistent field status, see help text," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document entry in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the field status settings for the transaction you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Field Status Group Configuration: The field status group assigned to the account or transaction type may not allow certain fields to be filled in, or it may require fields that are not being filled in.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may have specific field status settings that conflict with the data being entered.
  Account Settings: The account being used in the transaction may have restrictions or specific requirements that are not being met.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction (e.g., invoice, payment) may have different field requirements that are not aligned with the data being entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group: Review the field status group assigned to the relevant account or transaction type. Ensure that the required fields are set correctly in the configuration.
  
  You can check this in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) under Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare for Creation of G/L Accounts > Define Field Status Groups.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Verify the settings for the document type you are using. Ensure that the field status for the document type allows the fields you are trying to enter.
  
  This can be found in SPRO under Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Document Types.
  
  
  
  Validate Account Settings: Check the account settings for the G/L account you are using. Make sure that the account is configured to accept the type of transaction you are trying to post.
  
  
  Consult Help Text: The error message suggests consulting the help text for more specific guidance. You can access the help text by clicking on the error message or using the F1 key when the error appears.
  
  
  Test with Different Data: If possible, try entering different data or using a different account or document type to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), FB50 (G/L Account Document), and others that may be related to the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction, as this can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FT198 error in SAP.