How To Fix RFM_PSST_MSG020 - No grouping: SO &1, item &2; Field attribute &3 has an initial value

RFM_PSST_MSG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_PSST_MSG - Message Class for PSST

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No grouping: SO &1, item &2; Field attribute &3 has an initial value

What causes this issue?

No grouping performed when a field in a sales order item (which is also
defined as an attribute in the PSST grouping rule) is left empty.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_PSST_MSG020 - No grouping: SO &1, item &2; Field attribute &3 has an initial value ?

  The SAP error message RFM_PSST_MSG020 indicates that there is an issue with the grouping of a sales order (SO) item due to a field attribute having an initial value. This typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, where certain fields are expected to have values that allow for proper grouping of items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Initial Value of Field Attribute: The error suggests that a specific field attribute (denoted by &3) for the sales order item (denoted by &2) has not been populated with a value. This can happen if the field is optional and has not been filled in, or if there is a data entry error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how sales orders should be grouped, and if the required fields are not filled, the system cannot perform the grouping.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the sales order,