How To Fix F5A189 - Document split is not possible during document parking

F5A189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Document split is not possible during document parking

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A189 - Document split is not possible during document parking ?

  The SAP error message F5A189, which states "Document split is not possible during document parking," typically occurs when you are trying to park a document that requires document splitting, but the system is unable to perform the split due to certain conditions not being met.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Splitting Configuration: The document splitting feature may not be properly configured in your SAP system. This includes settings related to the splitting characteristics and the relevant account assignments.
  Missing Split Characteristics: The document may lack the necessary characteristics (like profit center, segment, etc.) that are required for the document splitting process.
  Document Type Settings: The document type you are using may not be set up to allow document splitting.
  Posting Period Issues: If the posting period is closed or if there are restrictions on the document type for parking, it may lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being posted, such as missing