How To Fix TF023 - Maintain field status definition with the +.-* icons

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TF - Financial Accounting Tables

• Message number: 023

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TF023 - Maintain field status definition with the +.-* icons ?

  The SAP error message TF023, which states "Maintain field status definition with the +.-* icons," typically occurs when you are trying to configure field status groups in SAP but have not properly defined the field status definitions for the relevant transaction or application area.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to access or modify field status groups without having defined the necessary field status definitions.
  The field status definitions are incomplete or not properly maintained in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the field status definitions. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Field Status Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Document -> Document Entry -> Maintain Field Status Groups
  
  
  
  
  Select the Field Status Group:
  
  Choose the relevant field status group that you want to maintain.
  
  
  
  Maintain Field Status Definitions:
  
  You will see a screen with various fields and their statuses (optional, mandatory, suppressed).
  Use the icons (+, -, *) to define the status of each field:
  
  + (Mandatory): The field must be filled in.
  - (Optional): The field can be filled in but is not required.
  * (Suppressed): The field will not be displayed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Go back to the transaction or application where you encountered the error and check if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Groups: These are used in SAP to control the visibility and requirement of fields during document entry in financial transactions.
  Transaction Codes: You can also use transaction codes like OB28 to directly access field status group maintenance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on field status groups and their configuration.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to check for any authorization issues or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.