How To Fix MN851 - No fields exist for usage &, application &, field group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 851

• Message text: No fields exist for usage &, application &, field group &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN851 - No fields exist for usage &, application &, field group & ?

  The SAP error message MN851 ("No fields exist for usage &, application &, field group &") typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the field selection for a specific application or usage in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any fields that match the specified criteria in the field selection configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Field Selection Configuration: The field selection for the specified application and field group may not be properly configured or may not exist.
  Missing Field Group: The field group specified in the error message may not be defined in the system.
  Usage Not Defined: The usage specified in the error message may not be defined for the application.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Field Selection Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the field selection settings for the application in question.
  Ensure that the field group and usage are correctly defined and that fields are assigned to them.
  
  
  
  Verify Field Group:
  
  Check if the field group mentioned in the error message exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the configuration to use a different field group.
  
  
  
  Review Usage Definition:
  
  Ensure that the usage specified in the error message is defined for the application.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create or modify the usage settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to field selection and configuration for the specific application you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access configuration settings.
  Field Selection: Understanding how field selection works in SAP is crucial. It determines which fields are displayed or required in various applications.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments involved, ensure that they are not interfering with standard configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MN851 error in your SAP system.