How To Fix FVD_FCAT008 - System settings are used for the selected fields

FVD_FCAT008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_FCAT - Message Class for the Field Catalog

• Message number: 008

• Message text: System settings are used for the selected fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_FCAT008 - System settings are used for the selected fields ?

  The SAP error message FVD_FCAT008 typically indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the system settings for the fields you are trying to use in a financial transaction or report. This error often arises in the context of SAP Financial Services or SAP Treasury and Risk Management modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FVD_FCAT008 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Field Configuration: The fields you are trying to access or modify are configured in a way that does not allow for the current operation. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the configuration of the financial products or transaction types.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the fields in question.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to reject the operation.
  
  
  System Settings: The system settings for the selected fields may not be properly