How To Fix M8139 - Invalid field selection in G/L account & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Invalid field selection in G/L account & &

What causes this issue?

The field selection for G/L account &V1& &V2& contains invalid signs:
'&V3&'.

How to fix this error?

Correct the field selection. Permitted signs are: '-', '+' and '.'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8139 - Invalid field selection in G/L account & & ?

  The SAP error message M8139 "Invalid field selection in G/L account & &" typically occurs when there is an issue with the field selection settings for a General Ledger (G/L) account in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during posting transactions, when trying to create or modify G/L accounts, or when executing certain reports.
  Cause:
  
  Field Selection Group Issues: The G/L account may be assigned to a field selection group that does not allow certain fields to be filled or modified.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the G/L account settings or in the field selection settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify certain fields in the G/L account.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the G/L account, such as incorrect field values or formats.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Selection Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (Field Selection for G/L Accounts) and verify the field selection group assigned to the G/L account.
  Ensure that the fields you are trying to access or modify are allowed in the field selection group.
  
  
  
  Review G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code FS00 to display the G/L account and check its configuration.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled correctly and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action that triggered the error. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team to review the configuration settings and ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Field Selection for G/L Accounts
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on G/L account configuration and field selection settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M8139 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.