How To Fix FAGL_ALE017 - Segment &1 not found in the system

FAGL_ALE017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_ALE - Single Document and Totals Document Transfer

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Segment &1 not found in the system

What causes this issue?

The document contains an account assignment to a segment that has
<ZH>not</> been created in the system.

System Response

The document <ZH>cannot</> be posted.

How to fix this error?

The following options are available:
Change the account assignment, or
Deactivate this error message in message control

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE FAGL_MSG_SWITCH OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_ALE017 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_ALE017, which states "Segment &1 not found in the system," typically occurs in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module when there is an issue with the data segments being processed in an ALE (Application Link Enabling) environment. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific segment that is expected during the data transfer or processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Segment Definition: The segment that is referenced in the error message may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the segment was not created or if it was deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the ALE settings or in the G/L account settings that prevent the system from recognizing the segment.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the error occurs during data transfer between systems (e.g., between a sender and receiver system), it could be due to inconsistencies in the data structure