How To Fix G5259 - Recovery indicator is set as a suppressed field in field status config.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Recovery indicator is set as a suppressed field in field status config.

Please set the JV recovery indicator as optional entry or required
entry so that it can be inputed in transaction FB01 (document posting).
To set JV recovery indicator field status:
IMG => Financial Accounting => Financial Accounting Global Settings =>
Document => Line Item => Controls => Maintain Field Status Variants
Additional Info:
The account related to this field status is &V1&.
The field status variant for this company is &V2&.
The field status group for this account is &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G5259 - Recovery indicator is set as a suppressed field in field status config. ?

  The SAP error message G5259 indicates that the recovery indicator is set as a suppressed field in the field status configuration. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO) modules when trying to post a document that requires the recovery indicator but is not allowed due to the field status settings.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the field status group assigned to the transaction or document type has been configured to suppress the recovery indicator field. This means that the system does not allow users to enter or modify the recovery indicator when posting a document, which can lead to inconsistencies or issues in financial reporting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to adjust the field status configuration in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Field Status Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Document -> Document Entry -> Define Field Status Groups.
  
  
  
  Identify the Field Status Group:
  
  Find the field status group that is assigned to the document type you are working with. You can check the document type settings to see which field status group is linked.
  
  
  
  Modify the Field Status Group:
  
  Select the relevant field status group and click on "Fields".
  Look for the recovery indicator field (usually labeled as "Recovery Indicator" or similar).
  Change the status of the recovery indicator from "Suppress" to "Optional" or "Required" based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to post the document again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Groups: These are used in SAP to control the visibility and requirement of fields during document entry. Each field status group can have different settings for various fields, including whether they are optional, required, or suppressed.
  Document Types: Different document types in SAP can have different field status groups assigned to them, which can affect how users interact with the system during document posting.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to field status groups or to post documents.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after making these changes, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or FI/CO functional team for further assistance.