How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST130 - Field &1 is used as doc. splitting char., but it is not in any scenario

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Field &1 is used as doc. splitting char., but it is not in any scenario

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is used as the document splitting characteristic,
but it is not used in any scenario. This setting is not useful.

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?

Assign a scenario (in which this characteristic is updated in the
database) to at least one ledger.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST130 - Field &1 is used as doc. splitting char., but it is not in any scenario ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST130 indicates that a field is being used as a document splitting characteristic, but it is not defined in any of the document splitting scenarios. This typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and can be related to the configuration of document splitting in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Splitting Configuration: The error arises when a field is marked for document splitting but is not included in any of the defined splitting scenarios. This can happen if:
  
  The field was added to the document splitting characteristics but not properly configured in the splitting scenarios.
  The field is not relevant for the specific ledger or company code being used.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings of the document splitting configuration, leading to the system not recognizing the field in any active scenario.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Splitting Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBCE (Document Splitting: Define Characteristics).
  Verify that the field in question (represented by &1 in the error message) is correctly defined as a document splitting characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Splitting Scenarios:
  
  Navigate to OBCL (Document Splitting: Define Scenarios).
  Ensure that the field is included in the relevant splitting scenarios for the ledger or company code you are working with.
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Usage:
  
  If the field is not needed for document splitting, you can remove it from the document splitting characteristics.
  If it is needed, ensure it is properly configured in the relevant scenarios.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test posting to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to document splitting for additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBCE: Define Document Splitting Characteristics
  OBCL: Define Document Splitting Scenarios
  OBCA: Define Document Splitting: Assign Characteristics to Scenarios
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to document splitting.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST130 error and implement a solution to resolve it.