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

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