How To Fix FAGL_CONF004 - Item category &1 is not possible in business transaction &2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CONF - Configuration of Document Splitting

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Item category &1 is not possible in business transaction &2/&3

What causes this issue?

Item category &V1& is already used in business transaction &V2&/&V3& as
an item for splitting.
However, this item category has been classified as <LS>Not Allowed</>
and therfore <ZH>cannot</> be used as an item for splitting.

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?

Either delete the item for splitting &V1& or classify the item as
<LS>Permitted</>.
<ZH>Caution</>:
INCLUDE FAGL_WZ_WARNING OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_CONF004 - Item category &1 is not possible in business transaction &2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_CONF004 indicates that there is an issue with the item category being used in a specific business transaction. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and General Ledger (GL) accounting when the system encounters an item category that is not valid for the specified transaction type.
  Cause:
  The error message FAGL_CONF004 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The item category specified is not configured for the business transaction in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the configuration of the financial accounting module.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The item category may not be allowed for the specific transaction type you are trying to execute. Each transaction type has specific item categories that are permissible.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an invalid item category is being used for the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_CONF004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Financial Accounting and check the settings for item categories and transaction types.
  Ensure that the item category you are trying to use is correctly configured for the business transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Verify the transaction type you are using and ensure that it is compatible with the item category.
  Consult the documentation or configuration guides to understand which item categories are valid for the specific transaction type.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data you are entering for the transaction. Ensure that the item category is valid and correctly spelled.
  If you are using a custom program or report, ensure that it is passing the correct item category to the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific item category and transaction type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry), FB01 (Post Document), or others that may be related to the transaction you are trying to execute.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FAGL_CONF004 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you are using custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the item category determination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_CONF004 error and implement a solution to resolve it.