How To Fix FAGL_REORGANIZATION401 - Segment reporting must be activated for reorganization of fixed assets

FAGL_REORGANIZATION401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REORGANIZATION - Reorganization

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Segment reporting must be activated for reorganization of fixed assets

What causes this issue?

It is only possible to activate the reorganization for fixed assets
after segment reporting has been activated for asset accounting.
When segment reporting is activated, the <LS>Profit Center</> and <LS>
Segment</> fields are included in the asset master records. Furthermore,
this activates consistency checks on postings for these fields. This is
the prerequisite for performing a consistent reorganization for fixed
assets.

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?

Activate segment reporting in Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</>
with the activity <DS:SIMG.FAGL_R_AA_SEGMENTREP_DC>Activate Segment
Reporting</>.
Ensure that the prerequisites listed in this activity are met.
Set the indicatr for activating segment reporting.
Perform the other activities specified in this activity.
Activate the reorganization for fixed assets.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION401 - Segment reporting must be activated for reorganization of fixed assets ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION401 indicates that segment reporting must be activated in order to perform the reorganization of fixed assets. This error typically arises when you attempt to execute a reorganization process for fixed assets without having the necessary configuration in place for segment reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the segment reporting feature is not activated in the system. Segment reporting is a requirement for certain financial processes in SAP, including the reorganization of fixed assets. This feature allows for the reporting of financial data by different segments, which is essential for compliance with various accounting standards and internal reporting requirements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate segment reporting in your SAP system. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger