How To Fix RQ138 - Maintain field status string for planning type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Maintain field status string for planning type &

What causes this issue?

Maintain a field status string for planning type &V1& or you may have
problems displaying payment advices and plan items as the fields would
accept input even in display mode.

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 RQ138 - Maintain field status string for planning type & ?

  The SAP error message RQ138, which states "Maintain field status string for planning type &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning functions, particularly in the SAP Controlling (CO) module or when dealing with planning scenarios in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined field status string for the specified planning type. The field status string determines which fields are mandatory, optional, or hidden when entering planning data. If the field status string is not maintained for the specified planning type, the system cannot proceed with the planning process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the field status string for the specified planning type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration area for planning types. This can typically be found under:
  
  SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Controlling ? Profitability Analysis ? Planning ? Define Field Status for Planning Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Define Field Status:
  
  In the configuration screen, look for the option to maintain field status strings.
  Create or modify the field status string for the relevant planning type. Ensure that you specify which fields should be mandatory, optional, or hidden.
  
  
  
  Assign Field Status to Planning Type:
  
  After defining the field status string, ensure that it is assigned to the correct planning type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning function again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Strings: These are used to control the input behavior of fields in planning transactions. They can be defined based on business requirements.
  Planning Types: These are specific configurations that determine how planning data is processed in SAP. Each planning type can have its own field status string.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details related to your SAP version and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional configuration or authorization issues at play.