How To Fix 61287 - Splitting indicator &1 does not exist

61287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Splitting indicator &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Material &V3& has the splitting indicator &V1& with periodicity
&V2& which is not defined in Customizing.

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?

Check the material master record and/or the settings in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61287 - Splitting indicator &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "61287: Splitting indicator &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of document splitting in financial accounting. This error indicates that the system is trying to use a splitting indicator that has not been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Splitting Indicator: The splitting indicator specified in the document does not exist in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The splitting indicator may not have been properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the splitting indicator in the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Splitting Indicator Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document Splitting > Define Splitting Indicators.
  Verify if the splitting indicator you are trying to use exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Splitting Indicator:
  
  If the splitting indicator is missing, you can create