How To Fix 3G649 - Characteristics for doc. splitting/general ledger determined locally

3G649 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 649

• Message text: Characteristics for doc. splitting/general ledger determined locally

What causes this issue?

You are working in an integrated system, which means that Human
Resources and Accounting run in the same system. For this reason, the
function module 'FAGL_INFO_GET' has been started locally.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

3G649 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G649, which states "Characteristics for doc. splitting/general ledger determined locally," typically occurs in the context of document splitting and general ledger accounting in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the necessary characteristics for document splitting or general ledger postings based on the configuration or the data provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The document splitting settings may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings related to the splitting characteristics, such as profit centers, segments, or other dimensions.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.) may not be maintained or may be incomplete.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not be configured to allow for the necessary splitting characteristics.
  Local Settings: The system may be trying to determine characteristics locally instead of using the global settings, which can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for