How To Fix MJ069 - Dependent entries in the customer field selection SFAC will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MJ - Field Selection

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Dependent entries in the customer field selection SFAC will be deleted

What causes this issue?

The 'customizable' flag has been removed in an influencing or
modifiable field.

System Response

The end user field selection contained entries. This additional field
selection is maintained with the transaction SFAC or with SFAC
parameter transactions. - If the central field selection does not
contain the flag 'customizable', dependent records in this end user
field selection must be deleted.

How to fix this error?

If the 'customizable' flag was deleted accidentally, set it again and
maintain the end user field selection.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MJ069 - Dependent entries in the customer field selection SFAC will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message MJ069, which states "Dependent entries in the customer field selection SFAC will be deleted," typically occurs in the context of managing customer-specific field selections in SAP. This error is often related to the configuration of field selection for customer master data or related transactions.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there are inconsistencies or conflicts in the field selection settings for customer data. Specifically, it indicates that there are dependent entries that will be deleted due to changes in the field selection criteria. This can happen if:
  
  Field Selection Changes: You are trying to modify the field selection settings for a customer-related transaction, and there are existing entries that conflict with the new settings.
  Data Integrity Issues: The system detects that the changes you are making will lead to the deletion of existing data or configurations that are dependent on the current field selection settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MJ069 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Field Selection Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for field selection (transaction code OMT3E or similar).
  Check the settings for the customer field selection group (SFAC) and ensure that the changes you are making do not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Analyze Dependent Entries:
  
  Identify the dependent entries that are being referenced in the error message. You may need to check the customer master records or related configurations to see what will be affected by the changes.
  If necessary, back up or document the existing configurations before making changes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Changes:
  
  If the changes you are trying to implement are not critical, consider adjusting them to avoid conflicts.
  Alternatively, if the changes are necessary, you may need to delete or modify the dependent entries that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on field selection settings and their implications.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Selection Groups: Understand how field selection groups work in SAP and how they impact data entry and validation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing customer data and field selections, such as OMT3E (Field Selection for Customer Master).
  Data Consistency: Always ensure that changes made in configuration do not compromise data integrity or lead to loss of important information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the MJ069 error and ensure that your field selection settings are correctly configured.