How To Fix FV053 - Select valid field

FV053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FV - Electronic Banking Messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Select valid field

What causes this issue?

You can only enter value sets for fields which are used for selecting
line items.
These are fields such as "document number" or "document date".

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FV053 - Select valid field ?

  The SAP error message FV053 ("Select valid field") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when working with the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid field selection, but the field specified in the transaction or report is not recognized or is invalid.
  Causes of FV053 Error
  
  Invalid Field Selection: The field you are trying to select or filter on does not exist in the context of the transaction or report.
  Field Name Typo: There may be a typo in the field name or selection criteria.
  
  Configuration Issues: The field may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be available for the specific transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields.
  Data Dictionary Changes: Changes in the data dictionary or table structure may have rendered the field invalid.
  
  Solutions to FV053 Error
  
  Check Field Names: Verify that the field