How To Fix GLE_AL_ECS_ACP013 - Enter a field status group for G/L account '&1' (company code '&2')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_AL_ECS_ACP -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Enter a field status group for G/L account '&1' (company code '&2')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_AL_ECS_ACP013 - Enter a field status group for G/L account '&1' (company code '&2') ?

  The SAP error message GLE_AL_ECS_ACP013 indicates that a field status group has not been assigned to a General Ledger (G/L) account for a specific company code. This is a common issue that can arise during the configuration of G/L accounts in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A G/L account is created or modified without an associated field status group.
  The field status group is required for certain transactions, and its absence prevents the system from processing the transaction correctly.
  The field status group is not defined in the configuration for the specific company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a field status group to the G/L account in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the G/L Account Master Data:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Accounting > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Records > G/L Account > Individual Processing.
  
  
  
  Select the Company Code:
  
  Enter the company code and the G/L account number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Edit the G/L Account:
  
  Click on the "Edit" button to modify the G/L account details.
  
  
  
  Assign a Field Status Group:
  
  In the G/L account master data screen, look for the field labeled "Field Status Group."
  Assign an appropriate field status group that meets your business requirements. You can select from existing field status groups or create a new one if necessary.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the field status group, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Retry the transaction that previously generated the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Groups: These are used in SAP to control the visibility and mandatory status of fields in various transactions. They can be defined in the configuration settings of the Financial Accounting module.
  Configuration Path: You can configure field status groups by navigating to SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Field Status Groups.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) to directly access the G/L account details.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to check for any additional configuration issues or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.