How To Fix ICC_TR164 - Could not determine field status group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_TR - Turkey

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Could not determine field status group

What causes this issue?

The general ledger account that you have entered has no field status
group assigned to it.

How to fix this error?

Assign it a field status group in field FSTAG, table SKB1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC_TR164 - Could not determine field status group ?

  The SAP error message ICC_TR164, which states "Could not determine field status group," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when working with certain master data in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a field status group for a particular transaction or data entry, which is necessary for determining how fields should be displayed or whether they are mandatory, optional, or hidden.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Field Status Group: The field status group may not be defined for the relevant account or transaction type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the financial accounting (FI) module, particularly in the field status settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like G/L accounts, customer accounts, vendor accounts) may not have the appropriate field status group assigned.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not have a corresponding field status group defined in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Field Status Groups.
  Ensure that the relevant field status group is defined and assigned to the appropriate G/L accounts or transaction types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the accounts involved in the transaction. Ensure that the field status group is correctly assigned.
  You can use transaction codes like FS00 (for G/L accounts) or XD02/XK02 (for customer/vendor accounts) to review and update the field status group.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used has a field status group assigned. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Document > Document Types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on field status groups and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Groups: These are used in SAP to control the input of data in financial transactions. They determine which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (G/L account), OBC4 (Field status groups), and OBY6 (Field status for document types).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.