How To Fix FICUSTOM065 - SGL transaction code missing, though document item is BL-relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 065

• Message text: SGL transaction code missing, though document item is BL-relevant

What causes this issue?

You have activated component <LS>Funds Management Government</> in your
system. You are also using the budgetary ledger (BL) with the update
profile for FI update.
You have to define BL-relevant document items using transaction
FMBLSGLCODE so that you can post to BL, in this case, for the document
item, the account, and the document type.
The document item is set a BL-relevant, but the system could not find
the SGL transaction code when it tried to derive it.
The SGL transaction code must also be defined using transaction
FMBLSGLCODE so that the SGL transaction code can be derived and
BL-relevant document items can be defined.

System Response

You can set this error message, you must therefore decide during the
Customizing phase whether:
You want to continue the posting without BL entries, or
You want to end the processing so that you can define the transaction
code and the determination factor and try to repeat the posting, this
time with BL entries in the document

How to fix this error?

Define the SGL transaction code for this posting.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM065 - SGL transaction code missing, though document item is BL-relevant ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM065 indicates that there is a missing SGL (Subledger) transaction code for a document item that is marked as BL-relevant (Business Ledger relevant). This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and can be related to the configuration of the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The SGL transaction code that should be associated with the document item is not configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module are not properly defined.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not have the appropriate settings for handling BL-relevant items.
  Transaction Code Assignment: The specific transaction code for the SGL may not be assigned to the relevant document type or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Document > Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type you are using has the correct SGL transaction code assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign SGL Transaction Code:
  
  If the SGL transaction code is missing, you may need to create or assign it. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  Ensure that the SGL transaction code is correctly linked to the relevant document type and that it is marked as BL-relevant.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type in question to ensure that it is configured to handle BL-relevant items correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on configuring SGL transaction codes and document types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (for document types) and OBA5 (for SGL transaction codes).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting for further assistance.