How To Fix OM270 - Field sel. & for acct &, CoCode &, does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Field sel. & for acct &, CoCode &, does not exist

What causes this issue?

Field selection string &V1& of G/L account &V2&, company code &V3&,
does not exist in table T004F (Groups of field status strings).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please assign a valid field selection string to G/L account &V2& at the
level of company code &V3&. Alternatively, define the
<DS:TRANS.OB14>field selection string</> &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM270 - Field sel. & for acct &, CoCode &, does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "OM270 Field sel. & for acct &, CoCode &, does not exist" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an issue with the configuration of account assignments or field selections in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified field selection for the account and company code does not exist in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account being referenced may not be correctly set up in the system or may not be valid for the specified company code.
  Field Selection Group Issues: The field selection group assigned to the account or company code may not be properly defined or may not include the necessary fields.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incomplete data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for field selection (e.g., Financial Accounting or Controlling).
  Verify that the field selection for the specified account and company code is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Account Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction Code: FS00 to check the account master data for the specified account and company code.
  Ensure that the account is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Field Selection Group:
  
  Check the field selection group assigned to the account. You can do this in the configuration settings under the relevant financial module.
  Ensure that the necessary fields are included in the field selection group.
  
  
  
  Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to field selection and account configuration for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or patches available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (Display/Change G/L Account), SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object), and OBC4 (Field Selection for G/L Accounts).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error OM270 for any specific fixes or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message OM270 in your SAP system.