How To Fix FCO_SFIN046 - Cost Splitting Profile &1 is used in fiscal year &2 and company code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Cost Splitting Profile &1 is used in fiscal year &2 and company code &3

What causes this issue?

You are about to change the cost splitting profile &V1&. This profile
has already been used for postings in fiscal year &V2& and company code
&V3& (for example in accounting document no. &V4&).

System Response

The system sends a warning but allows the change.

How to fix this error?

Be aware that document reversals will use the changed profile. Reporting
might not be transparent when COGS splitting accounts change during a
fiscal year.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SFIN046 - Cost Splitting Profile &1 is used in fiscal year &2 and company code &3 ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SFIN046 indicates that there is an issue related to the cost splitting profile in the context of a specific fiscal year and company code. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of the cost splitting profile for the specified company code and fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Splitting Profile Configuration: The cost splitting profile assigned to the company code may not be properly configured or may not exist for the specified fiscal year.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not align with the cost splitting profile settings.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the configuration tables that link the cost splitting profile to the company code and fiscal year.
  Changes in Configuration: Recent changes in the configuration of cost splitting profiles or fiscal year settings may have led to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Splitting Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for cost splitting profiles in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path: Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Master Data > Cost Splitting > Define Cost Splitting Profiles.
  Verify that the cost splitting profile assigned to the company code is correctly set up for the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is compatible with the cost splitting profile.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Entries:
  
  Use transaction code OKEQ to review the configuration entries related to cost splitting.
  Ensure that all necessary entries for the company code and fiscal year are present.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to cost splitting profiles for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OKEQ (Cost Splitting), and OB29 (Fiscal Year Variant).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FCO_SFIN046 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost splitting profiles and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FCO_SFIN046 error message in SAP.