How To Fix TF022 - Maintain field status definition with the symbols +.-

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TF - Financial Accounting Tables

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Maintain field status definition with the symbols +.-

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TF022 - Maintain field status definition with the symbols +.- ?

  The SAP error message TF022, which states "Maintain field status definition with the symbols +.-", typically occurs when there is an issue with the field status definitions in the SAP system. This error is often related to the configuration of field status groups in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when trying to define which fields are required, optional, or suppressed during document entry.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Field Status Definition: The field status group may not have been properly defined or maintained. Specifically, the system expects certain fields to be marked with symbols that indicate their status (e.g., required, optional, suppressed).
  Missing Symbols: The symbols + (required), - (optional), and . (suppressed) may not have been assigned correctly to the fields in the field status definition.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the field status groups in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TF022 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Field Status Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Document -> Document Entry -> Define Field Statuses.
  
  
  
  Check Field Status Definitions:
  
  Identify the relevant field status group that is causing the error.
  Ensure that all fields are correctly defined with the appropriate symbols:
  
  + for required fields
  - for optional fields
  . for suppressed fields
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Field Status Group:
  
  If any fields are missing the required symbols, update the field status group accordingly.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes (if applicable):
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Groups: These are used in SAP to control the input of fields during document entry. They determine whether a field is mandatory, optional, or hidden.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OB41 to directly access field status group settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on field status groups and their 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 underlying issues affecting the configuration.