How To Fix KN227 - Field & cannot be used

KN227 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Field & cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN227 - Field & cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message KN227 ("Field & cannot be used") typically occurs in the context of master data maintenance, particularly when dealing with customer master records. This error indicates that a specific field in the customer master data cannot be used or is not applicable in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Field Configuration: The field in question may not be configured correctly in the customer master data settings. This could be due to missing configuration in the relevant customizing settings.
  Field Status Group: The field may be part of a field status group that is set to "not required" or "hidden" for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the field from being used, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the field in question.
  Transaction Context: The field may