How To Fix FAGL_REORGANIZATION517 - Document splitting must be activated for characteristic Profit Center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REORGANIZATION - Reorganization

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Document splitting must be activated for characteristic Profit Center

What causes this issue?

In the general ledger view, a profit center is assigned to receivables
and payables by means of <DS:GLOS.3588D1BBD1952050E10000009B38F982>
document splitting</>. Consequently, the reorganization of receivables
and payables requires document splitting to be activated.
Either document splitting is <ZH>not</> activated in any of the company
codes included in the reorganization or the <LS>profit center</> is <ZH>
not</> defined as a document splitting characteristic in this client.

System Response

<ZH>No</> receivables or payables are selected.

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_REORGANIZATION517 - Document splitting must be activated for characteristic Profit Center ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION517 indicates that document splitting is not activated for the Profit Center characteristic in your system. Document splitting is a feature in SAP that allows for the automatic splitting of accounting documents into multiple line items based on certain characteristics, such as Profit Center, to ensure that financial statements are accurate and reflect the correct distribution of costs and revenues.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform a financial operation (like a reorganization) that requires document splitting to be active for the Profit Center characteristic, but it is not configured in your system. This can happen if:
  
  Document splitting is not enabled in the configuration settings.
  The Profit Center characteristic is not included in the document splitting configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate document splitting for the Profit Center characteristic. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Document Splitting -> Define Document Splitting Characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Document Splitting Settings:
  
  In the document splitting characteristics, ensure that the Profit Center is included as a characteristic for document splitting.
  If it is not included, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Activate Document Splitting:
  
  If document splitting is not activated at all, you may need to enable it in the configuration settings.
  Navigate to SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Document Splitting -> Activate Document Splitting.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about making these changes, consult the SAP documentation or seek assistance from your SAP Basis or Finance team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Splitting: This feature is crucial for organizations that require detailed financial reporting and want to ensure that their financial statements reflect the correct distribution of costs and revenues across different dimensions (like Profit Centers, Cost Centers, etc.).
  Profit Center Accounting: This is a part of SAP's Controlling module that allows organizations to analyze their profitability by different segments of the business.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_REORGANIZATION517 error and successfully activate document splitting for the Profit Center characteristic in your SAP system.