How To Fix FAGL_MIG141 - Field &1 for doc. splitting is defined differently in source ledger &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Field &1 for doc. splitting is defined differently in source ledger &2

What causes this issue?

The field &V1& for the document splitting characteristic is defined
differently in Customizing in New General Ledger Accounting to how it is
defined in the selected source ledger in Special Purpose Ledger (FI-SL).

System Response

The ledger is only partially fulfills the requirements as a source
ledger for the migration. It may not be possible to build the required
information for this document splitting characteristic in the items to
be migrated This could produce incorrect content or technical errors in
follow-on processes such as invoice reference or clearing.

How to fix this error?

Select a source ledger in FI-SL that contains all of the required
document splitting characteristics. If such a ledger does <ZH>not
</>exist, select a different migration type.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_MIG141 - Field &1 for doc. splitting is defined differently in source ledger &2 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_MIG141 indicates an issue related to document splitting during the migration of financial data, particularly when using the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality. This error occurs when the field specified in the error message is defined differently in the source ledger compared to the target ledger.
  Cause:
  The error arises due to inconsistencies in the configuration of document splitting between the source ledger (the ledger from which data is being migrated) and the target ledger (the ledger into which data is being migrated). Specifically, it means that the field (denoted as &1 in the error message) has different settings or definitions in the two ledgers (source ledger &2).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Splitting Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document splitting in both the source and target ledgers.
  Use transaction code OBBH to access the document splitting settings.
  Compare the settings for the field in question (e.g., profit center, segment, etc.) in both ledgers.
  
  
  
  Align Settings:
  
  If you find discrepancies in the configuration, you will need to align the settings between the source and target ledgers.
  Ensure that the field definitions, such as whether they are mandatory or optional, are consistent across both ledgers.
  
  
  
  Adjust Migration Data:
  
  If the settings cannot be aligned due to business requirements, you may need to adjust the migration data to ensure that it complies with the target ledger's document splitting rules.
  This may involve transforming the data or providing default values for the fields that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Test Migration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test migration to ensure that the error is resolved and that the data is migrated correctly without further issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to document splitting and migration for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBBH: Document Splitting Configuration
  FAGL_MIGRATION: Migration of Financial Data
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to document splitting and migration.
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_MIG141 error and implement a solution to resolve it.