How To Fix FGL_PRE_CHECK034 - CO and FI-GL postings are integrated by design in S/4HANA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FGL_PRE_CHECK - Pre Transition Check FI-GL

• Message number: 034

• Message text: CO and FI-GL postings are integrated by design in S/4HANA

What causes this issue?

CO and FI-GL postings are integrated by design in S/4HANA:
Reconciliation posting/real-time integration CO-FI is obsolete.

System Response

In S/4HANA Accounting and Controlling are based on the same table ACDOCA
(instead of separate tables like COEP and FAGLFLEXA/BSEG). It is
therefore not possible to change the G/L accounts in FI only: The
accounts in Controlling and Accounting documents are per definition
identical.

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 FGL_PRE_CHECK034 - CO and FI-GL postings are integrated by design in S/4HANA ?

  The SAP error message FGL_PRE_CHECK034 indicates that there is an issue with the integration of Controlling (CO) and Financial Accounting (FI-GL) postings in SAP S/4HANA. This error typically arises during the execution of certain transactions or processes that involve both CO and FI-GL, particularly when there are inconsistencies or configuration issues.
  Cause:
  
  Integration Issues: The error often occurs when there are discrepancies between the CO and FI-GL configurations or when the system is unable to reconcile postings between these two modules.
  Missing Configuration: Certain settings or configurations required for the integration of CO and FI-GL may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Posting Document Issues: There may be issues with the posting documents that are being processed, such as missing or incorrect account assignments.
  Data Consistency: The error can also arise if there are inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the postings correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for both CO and FI-GL to ensure they are correctly set up for integration. This includes checking the following:
  
  Account assignments
  Cost center and internal order settings
  Profit center accounting settings
  Integration settings in the controlling area
  
  
  
  Review Posting Documents: Analyze the specific posting documents that triggered the error. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the account assignments are valid.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like CKMLCP (for material ledger) or KAH3 (for cost center accounting) to run consistency checks and identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the integration between CO and FI-GL is functioning as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on the integration of CO and FI-GL in S/4HANA.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on S/4HANA financial integration to better understand the underlying processes and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FGL_PRE_CHECK034 error message in SAP S/4HANA.