How To Fix G5169 - Screen fields & are not open for posting entry


G5169 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: G5 - IS-Oil /Joint Venture/ Material transfer pricing

  • Message number: 169

  • Message text: Screen fields & are not open for posting entry

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  • The field &V1& is configured to be suppressed for entry in both posting
    status and field status.
    To open the &V1& in field status (Note that the system will not look at
    field status if the entry is asset transaction):
    Go to IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global
    Settings -> Document -> Line item -> Controls -> Allocate company code
    to <DS:TRAN.OBC5>field status variant</>
    Get the field status variant
    Go to Accounting -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger -> Master
    Records -> Display <DS:TRAN.FS03>GL Account Master Data</>
    Get the field status group
    Go to IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global
    Settings -> Document -> Line item -> Controls -> <DS:TRAN.OBC4>Maintain
    field status variant</>
    Use field status variant and field status group to get to the right
    field status.
    Change the status of &V2& to optional entry or require entry.
    To open the &V1& in posting status:
    Go to IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global
    Settings -> Document -> Line item -> Controls -> <DS:TRAN.OB41>Define
    posting keys</>
    Double click on the posting keys for the expense/asset line.
    Click on the field status button.
    Change the status of &V2& to optional entry or require entry.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


G5169 - Details

  • The SAP error message G5169, which states "Screen fields & are not open for posting entry," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction in SAP, but certain fields on the screen are not available for input. This can happen for a variety of reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
    Causes:
    
    
    Field Status Group Settings: The field status group assigned to the account or transaction type may restrict input for certain fields. This is often configured in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
    
    
    Document Type Configuration: The document type you are using may have specific settings that restrict input for certain fields.
    
    
    User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter data in the specified fields.
    
    
    Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on what can be entered based on the configuration in the system.
    
    
    Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing entries

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