How To Fix PFM_EA_PS003 - Field & not used, according to customizing in table V_FMDIMSTATE

PFM_EA_PS003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_EA_PS -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Field & not used, according to customizing in table V_FMDIMSTATE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_EA_PS003 - Field & not used, according to customizing in table V_FMDIMSTATE ?

  The SAP error message PFM_EA_PS003, which states "Field & not used, according to customizing in table V_FMDIMSTATE," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Management (FM) module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of dimensions and states in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that a specific field (represented by the placeholder "&") is not configured for use in the context of the current settings in the table V_FMDIMSTATE. This table is used to define which fields are active or inactive for certain dimensions in the FM module. If a field is referenced in a transaction or process but is not marked as used in this customizing table, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Field Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the relevant section for Financial Management and look for the configuration related to dimensions