How To Fix FAGL_REORGANIZATION851 - Segment field must be defined as time-dependent master data field

FAGL_REORGANIZATION851 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REORGANIZATION - Reorganization

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Segment field must be defined as time-dependent master data field

What causes this issue?

You are planning to perform a segment reorganization. As a prerequisite
for assigning a new segment to a profit center in a time interval, the
"Segment" field must be defined as a time-dependent master data field.

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?

In Customizing for Profit Center Accounting, use transaction
<DS:TRAN.0KE7>Specify Time-Dependent Fields for Profit Centers</> to
define the "Segment" field as a time-dependent field.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_REORGANIZATION851 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION851 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a segment field in the context of financial data reorganization. Specifically, it states that the segment field must be defined as a time-dependent master data field. This error typically arises during processes that involve reorganizing financial data, such as during the execution of the reorganization program for General Ledger (G/L) accounts.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the segment field being used in the reorganization process is not set up as a time-dependent field in the master data configuration. In SAP, certain fields are expected to change over time and must be defined accordingly to ensure that historical data is managed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the segment field in question. This can typically be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG)