How To Fix FAGL_REORGANIZATION516 - Simulation: Doc. chain for receivable/payable &1 is not traced back

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REORGANIZATION - Reorganization

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Simulation: Doc. chain for receivable/payable &1 is not traced back

What causes this issue?

To establish the object from which the receivable or payable received
its profit center account assignment, you can simulate
<DS:GLOS.3588D1BBD1952050E10000009B38F982>document splitting</> for that
receivable or payable.
If the receivable or payable has an invoice reference to another
receivable or payable, the latter also needs to be simulated.
If, however, the invoice reference needs to be tracked over multiple
levels, the analysis terminates for performance reasons.

System Response

The document chain is <ZH>not</> tracked any further.
If the receivable or payable has received its account assignments from a
different object (such as a cost center), the receivable or payable is
usually reorganized in the same way as that object. In this way, the
object owner does <ZH>not</> need to specify the new assignment of the
receivable or payable manually.
If the simulated result is discarded, the reference to the object
providing the account assignment <ZH>cannot</> be determined thereafter.
Consequently, the receivable or payable needs to be treated as a
first-level object of the <DS:GLOS.4989E534075B61FAE10000000A421948>
derivation hierarchy</>. From then on, the receivable or payable is now
dealt with as if the profit center had been assigned directly.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION516 - Simulation: Doc. chain for receivable/payable &1 is not traced back ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION516 indicates that there is an issue with the document chain for a receivable or payable item in the context of the reorganization of the General Ledger (G/L) accounts. This error typically arises during the execution of the reorganization program for the G/L accounts, particularly when trying to simulate the reorganization process.
  Cause:
  The error message "Simulation: Doc. chain for receivable/payable &1 is not traced back" suggests that the system is unable to trace back the document chain for the specified receivable or payable item. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Missing Document Links: The document chain may be incomplete or missing links, which prevents the system from tracing back the entire chain of documents related to the receivable or payable.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the accounting documents or issues with the document flow.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the G/L accounts or the reorganization process may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in tracing the document chain.
  
  
  Archiving Issues: If documents have been archived, the system may not be able to access the necessary information to trace back the document chain.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_REORGANIZATION516 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Chain: Review the document chain for the specified receivable or payable item. Ensure that all related documents are present and correctly linked.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the accounting documents. You can use transaction codes like FB03 to view documents and FBL1N or FBL5N to check vendor or customer line items.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the G/L accounts and the reorganization process. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings: If documents have been archived, ensure that the archiving settings allow for the retrieval of necessary documents during the reorganization process.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after performing the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FAGL_REORGANIZE for reorganization and FB03 for displaying documents.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to G/L account reorganization and document management for additional insights.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to analyze the problem without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FAGL_REORGANIZATION516 error and implement a suitable solution.