How To Fix GLE_AL_ECS_ACP014 - Define the field status (field status group &1, field status variant &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_AL_ECS_ACP -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Define the field status (field status group &1, field status variant &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_AL_ECS_ACP014 - Define the field status (field status group &1, field status variant &2) ?

  The SAP error message GLE_AL_ECS_ACP014 indicates that there is an issue with the field status configuration in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the field status group or field status variant has not been defined properly for the relevant accounting document or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Status Group: The field status group specified in the error message is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Field Status Variant: The field status variant referenced may not be correctly assigned or configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the field status groups and variants in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Field Status Groups.
  Verify if the field status group mentioned in the error message exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check Field Status Variant:
  
  In the same SPRO path, check the Field Status Variants under Define Field Status Variants.
  Ensure that the field status variant referenced in the error message is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Field Status Group to Field Status Variant:
  
  Ensure that the field status group is assigned to the appropriate field status variant.
  You can do this in the configuration settings for field status variants.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or document creation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Groups: These are used to control the visibility and input behavior of fields in accounting documents.
  Field Status Variants: These are collections of field status groups that can be assigned to different company codes or accounting areas.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OBC4 (for field status variants) and OBC5 (for field status groups) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GLE_AL_ECS_ACP014 error and ensure that your field status configurations are correctly set up in SAP.