How To Fix FAGL_CONF100 - Define the commitment item as a document splitting characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CONF - Configuration of Document Splitting

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Define the commitment item as a document splitting characteristic

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.3526B98DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Funds Management</> is active
for company code &V1&. Since Funds Management is updated on the basis of
<DS:GLOS.3588D1BBD1952050E10000009B38F982>document splitting</>
information, the <DS:GLOS.3528E9E8E8AA5570E10000009B38F983>commitment
item</> must be defined as a document splitting characteristic in
General Ledger Accounting.

System Response

You cannot activate document splitting.

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the following options:
Define the <LS>commitment item</> (FIPOS) as a document splitting
characteristic in Customizing for <LS>General Ledger Accounting</> under
<DS:SIMG.FAGL_ACTIV_SPL1_DC>Define Document Splitting Characteristics
for General Ledger Accounting</>; or
Deactivate document splitting for the company code. For this, note the
restrictions that apply to cross-company-code transactions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_CONF100 - Define the commitment item as a document splitting characteristic ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_CONF100 indicates that the commitment item has not been defined as a document splitting characteristic in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a document that requires document splitting, but the system does not recognize the commitment item as a valid characteristic for splitting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The commitment item is not configured in the system to be used as a document splitting characteristic.
  Document Splitting Settings: The document splitting settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not include the commitment item as a characteristic.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for the commitment item may not be properly set up to support document splitting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_CONF100 error, you need to define the commitment item as a document splitting characteristic. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (Customizing) ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger Accounting ? Document Splitting ? Define Document Splitting Characteristics.
  
  
  
  Define Commitment Item:
  
  In the configuration screen, look for the option to define document splitting characteristics.
  Add the commitment item to the list of characteristics that can be used for document splitting.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the commitment item is correctly assigned to the relevant account assignment objects.
  Verify that the settings for document splitting are consistent with your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport the changes to the production environment after testing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Splitting: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the automatic splitting of accounting documents into multiple line items based on defined characteristics. It is used to ensure that financial statements are accurate and reflect the correct distribution of costs and revenues.
  Commitment Items: These are used in public sector accounting to track budgetary commitments. They are essential for budget control and reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting and document splitting configurations.