How To Fix FICUSTOM159 - Document splitting information in (clearing) document is not consistent

FICUSTOM159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Document splitting information in (clearing) document is not consistent

What causes this issue?

The invoice reference as a document splitting characteristic is not
complete in the clearing document.

System Response

The clearing document is not updated in Funds Management, meaning that
the corresponding invoice is not converted to payment.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have selected the correct document type for the
business transaction to be posted. The Customizing settings for your FI
document splitting may be incorrect.
If you are happy with your configuration even though some payments may
not be converted in Funds Management, you can deactivate the message
(customizable message).

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.

FICUSTOM159 - Details

• The SAP error message FICUSTOM159 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the document splitting information within a clearing document. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when document splitting is enabled, and it is used to ensure that financial statements are accurate and reflect the correct distribution of amounts across different dimensions (like profit centers, segments, etc.).
  Cause
  The inconsistency can arise from several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Document Splitting Settings: The configuration for document splitting may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in how amounts are allocated across different dimensions.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The documents being cleared may have different splitting characteristics, such as missing profit center assignments or different segment information.
  
  
  Manual Adjustments: If manual adjustments were made to the documents involved in the clearing process, it could lead to inconsistencies in the splitting information.
  
  
  Posting Errors: Errors during the posting of documents can also lead to inconsistencies, especially