How To Fix FAGL_CONF014 - Doc. splitting is active but no doc. splitting characteristic is defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CONF - Configuration of Document Splitting

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Doc. splitting is active but no doc. splitting characteristic is defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_CONF014 - Doc. splitting is active but no doc. splitting characteristic is defined ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_CONF014 indicates that document splitting is active in your system, but no document splitting characteristics have been defined. This typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and is related to the configuration of document splitting in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Document Splitting Configuration: Document splitting is a feature in SAP that allows for the splitting of accounting documents into multiple line items based on certain characteristics (like profit center, segment, etc.). If this feature is activated but no characteristics are defined, the system cannot process the document correctly.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings for document splitting characteristics may not have been configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_CONF014 error, you need to ensure that document splitting characteristics are properly defined. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Define Document Splitting Characteristics:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document Splitting > Define Document Splitting Characteristics.
  Here, you can define the characteristics that will be used for document splitting (e.g., profit center, segment, etc.).
  
  
  
  Activate Document Splitting:
  
  Ensure that document splitting is activated for the relevant company code. This can be done in the same configuration area under Activate Document Splitting.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Settings:
  
  If you have already defined characteristics, double-check that they are correctly assigned and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to post a document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Splitting: This feature is used to ensure that financial statements reflect the correct distribution of costs and revenues across different dimensions (like segments or profit centers).
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for activating document splitting) and OBCE (for defining characteristics) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to document splitting and this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_CONF014 error and ensure that document splitting is configured correctly in your SAP system.