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"
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<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