How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST081 - Document splitting for company code &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Document splitting for company code &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST081 - Document splitting for company code &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST081 indicates that document splitting is not activated for the specified company code. Document splitting is a feature in SAP that allows for the automatic splitting of accounting documents into multiple line items based on certain criteria, which is particularly useful for financial reporting and ensuring that financial statements are accurate and complete.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to post a document in a company code where document splitting is required but has not been activated. This can happen in scenarios where:
  
  The company code is set up to use document splitting, but the configuration has not been completed.
  The document splitting settings are not properly defined for the specific company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate document splitting for the affected company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Document Splitting -> Define Document Splitting for Company Code.
  
  
  
  Activate Document Splitting:
  
  In the configuration screen, find the company code that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the document splitting is activated for that company code. You may need to check the settings and ensure that the necessary parameters are defined.
  
  
  
  Define Splitting Characteristics:
  
  If document splitting is activated, ensure that the splitting characteristics (like profit centers, segments, etc.) are properly defined according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try posting a document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or need more detailed guidance, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like OBY6 to access company code settings or OB37 to check document splitting settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to document splitting and the specific error message.
  
  
  
  Testing Environment:
  
  It is advisable to test any changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST081 error and successfully activate document splitting for the specified company code.