How To Fix FAGL_MIG138 - No document splitting method defined in General Ledger Accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_MIG - Migration to New General Ledger Accounting

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No document splitting method defined in General Ledger Accounting

What causes this issue?

You have selected a migration type <ZH>with </>document splitting. In
Customizing for New General Ledger Accounting, however, no document
splitting method is defined. Document splitting is not active there.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Edit the document splitting settings and then activate them. You can
then define the migration.

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_MIG138 - No document splitting method defined in General Ledger Accounting ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_MIG138 indicates that there is no document splitting method defined in General Ledger Accounting. This error typically arises during the migration or configuration of the General Ledger (G/L) in SAP, particularly when document splitting is enabled but not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document splitting method has not been defined in the G/L settings.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for document splitting may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Migration Issues: If you are migrating from a previous version of SAP or from another system, the necessary configurations may not have been carried over.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_MIG138 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Document Splitting Method:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (Customizing) ? Financial Accounting (New) ? General Ledger Accounting (New) ? Document Splitting ? Define Document Splitting Method.
  Create or select a document splitting method that suits your business requirements. Ensure that it is properly configured with the necessary characteristics and rules.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Splitting Method:
  
  After defining the method, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant G/L account or company code.
  Navigate to SPRO ? Financial Accounting (New) ? General Ledger Accounting (New) ? Document Splitting ? Assign Document Splitting Method to Company Code.
  Assign the newly created or existing document splitting method to the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Configuration Issues:
  
  Ensure that all other related configurations for document splitting are correctly set up, including the splitting characteristics and the necessary account assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that document splitting works as expected.
  
  
  
  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 criteria, which is useful for reporting and analysis.
  Migration Activities: If you are migrating from a legacy system or an older version of SAP, ensure that all necessary configurations are reviewed and updated in the new system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to document splitting and the FAGL_MIG138 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_MIG138 error and ensure that document splitting is properly configured in your SAP system.