How To Fix FAGL_MIG144 - Document splitting field &1 of ledger &2 not used in GL Accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Document splitting field &1 of ledger &2 not used in GL Accounting

What causes this issue?

In the source ledger in Special Purpose Ledger, the field &V1& is used
as a document splitting characteristic. In Customizing for New General
Ledger Accounting, however, this field is <ZH>not </>defined as a
document splitting characteristic.

System Response

The data for this document splitting characteristic will <ZH>not </>be
transferred to New General Ledger Accounting during the migration.
Consequently, the data is <ZH>not </>available in the target ledger.

How to fix this error?

Check whether it is necessary to transfer the document splitting
information for this field. Where appropriate, change the Customizing
settings in New General Ledger Accounting before performing 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_MIG144 - Document splitting field &1 of ledger &2 not used in GL Accounting ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_MIG144 indicates that there is an issue with document splitting in the context of General Ledger (GL) accounting. Specifically, it means that a document splitting field (denoted as &1) for a specific ledger (denoted as &2) is not being utilized in the GL accounting configuration. This can occur during the migration process or when trying to post documents that require document splitting.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The document splitting field specified is not activated or configured for the ledger in question. This can happen if the field is not part of the splitting characteristics for the ledger.
  Inconsistent Settings: The settings for document splitting may not be consistent across different ledgers or may not align with the requirements of the posting.
  Migration Settings: If you are migrating data from an older version of SAP or from another system, the migration settings may not have been properly aligned with the new document splitting requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Splitting Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document splitting in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document Splitting > Define Document Splitting Characteristics.
  Ensure that the document splitting field (&1) is included in the splitting characteristics for the specified ledger (&2).
  
  
  
  Adjust Ledger Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the ledger in question. Ensure that the ledger is configured to use document splitting and that all necessary fields are activated.
  If the field is not required for the specific ledger, consider adjusting the document splitting settings to exclude it.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Process:
  
  If this error occurs during a migration, review the migration settings and ensure that all necessary fields and configurations are correctly set up for the new environment.
  You may need to adjust the migration data to align with the new document splitting requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform test postings to ensure that the error does not reoccur 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 specified criteria. It is used to ensure that financial statements are accurate and comply with legal requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: For defining ledgers.
  OBC4: For document splitting settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to document splitting and the FAGL_MIG144 error.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.