How To Fix FAGL_REPORTING226 - Neither profit center nor segment are restricted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REPORTING - Reporting EHP3

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Neither profit center nor segment are restricted

What causes this issue?

In the sender report, no restrictions have been made for either the
profit center or the segment.

System Response

The system cannot derive any origin objects on the basis of your profit
center assignment. The receiver report is called without any restriction
for the origin objects.

How to fix this error?

In the sender report, make restrictions at the profit center level or at
the segment level.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REPORTING226 - Neither profit center nor segment are restricted ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REPORTING226 indicates that neither the profit center nor the segment is restricted in the report you are trying to execute. This typically occurs in the context of financial reporting, particularly when using the General Ledger (G/L) reporting functionalities in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The report you are trying to run requires either a profit center or a segment to be specified as a selection criterion. If neither is provided, the system cannot generate the report.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not enforce the requirement for profit center or segment restrictions, leading to this error when the report is executed.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have inadvertently left the profit center and segment fields blank when executing the report.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Selection Criteria: When executing the report, ensure that you fill in either the profit center or the segment field. This will allow the report to filter the data accordingly.
  Check Report Parameters: Review the parameters and settings of the report to ensure that they are correctly configured to require either a profit center or a segment.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report you are running to understand the required fields and selection criteria.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or guidance on how to properly execute the report with the necessary parameters.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as FAGLB03 (G/L Account Balance Display) or FAGLB03N (New G/L Account Balance Display).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the profit center and segment data.
  
  By addressing the selection criteria and ensuring that the necessary fields are filled out, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_REPORTING226 error and successfully execute your report.