How To Fix GJ886 - Field 'Recovery Indicator' not Open for Input for Account &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 886

• Message text: Field 'Recovery Indicator' not Open for Input for Account &

What causes this issue?

Cutback tries to post to account &V1& which does not allow the manual
input of the field 'Recovery indicator'. This is not possible.
Cutback must fill this field with a recovery indicator.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to run cutback with the selected account, you must either
<DS:TRAN.FS02>change</> the field status group in the account master
data or you must <DS:TRANS.OB14>change</> the definition of the current
field status group &V2&.
Otherwise <DS:TRAN.GJ25>create</> a cutback account replacing the
original account.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ886 - Field 'Recovery Indicator' not Open for Input for Account & ?

  The SAP error message GJ886, which states "Field 'Recovery Indicator' not Open for Input for Account &," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when trying to enter or modify data related to a specific account that has restrictions on the 'Recovery Indicator' field. This field is often used in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of asset accounting or project accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Field Status Group Settings: The field status group assigned to the account may not allow input for the 'Recovery Indicator' field. This can happen if the field is set to "Display" or "Hide" in the configuration.
  Account Type Restrictions: The account type (e.g., asset, expense, revenue) may have specific settings that restrict changes to certain fields.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may have restrictions that prevent changes to the 'Recovery Indicator'.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the 'Recovery Indicator' field for the specified account.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the field status group associated with the account. You can find this in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Document Entry > Define Field Status Variants.
  Ensure that the 'Recovery Indicator' field is set to "Required" or "Optional" for the relevant transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Account Type Settings:
  
  Check the account type settings in the chart of accounts to ensure that the 'Recovery Indicator' is allowed for the specific account type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Examine Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it allows changes to the 'Recovery Indicator'.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify the 'Recovery Indicator' field. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBC4 (for field status groups) or FS00 (to view/change account master data) to investigate the settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and field status management for a deeper understanding of how these settings interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.