How To Fix RE400 - Field status group not maintained for document category &1 doc.type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Field status group not maintained for document category &1 doc.type &2

What causes this issue?

You have not defined a field status group for document catgeory &V1&
and document type &V2&. You can define a field status group for all
combinations of document category/document type using transaction FMU1.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE400 - Field status group not maintained for document category &1 doc.type &2 ?

  The SAP error message RE400 indicates that the field status group has not been maintained for a specific document category and document type in the Real Estate Management (RE) module. This error typically arises when trying to post a document in the RE module, and it indicates that the system does not know how to handle the fields for the specified document type.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Field Status Group Not Defined: The field status group for the specified document category and document type has not been set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the document type or the field status group in the Real Estate Management module.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, the necessary configurations for the field status group may not have been implemented.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RE400 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Field Status Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Real Estate Management > Basic Settings > Field Status.
  Check if the field status group is defined for the specific document category and document type that you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Maintain Field Status Group:
  
  If the field status group is not maintained, you will need to create or assign a field status group to the document type.
  You can do this by selecting the appropriate document type and assigning a field status group that meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is correctly configured in the system.
  Check if there are any specific settings or restrictions that might be affecting the document type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the posting again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct field status group to use, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types) and OBR1 (for field status groups) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RE400 error and successfully post your document in the SAP Real Estate Management module.