How To Fix FINOC037 - &1 is missing document splitting characteristics for controlling.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINOC - Organizational Changes: Backend Messages

• Message number: 037

• Message text: &1 is missing document splitting characteristics for controlling.

What causes this issue?

The &V1& is missing document splitting characteristics for controlling
(CO).
Before you can perform an organizational change, the document splitting
characteristics for controlling must be enhanced so that the related
accounting data, especially open items, can be reorganized.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In the configuration step <LS>Define Document Splitting Characteristics
for Controlling</>, add all CO account assignment objects, which you
use, to define the CO characteristics for document splitting.
Find this configuration step in the <LS>Manage Your Solution</> app
under <LS>Configure Your Solution -> Finance -> General Ledger ->
Document Splitting</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINOC037 - &1 is missing document splitting characteristics for controlling. ?

  The SAP error message FINOC037 indicates that a document is missing the necessary document splitting characteristics for controlling. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling (FI/CO) when document splitting is enabled, and the system requires certain characteristics to be defined for proper allocation and reporting.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Document Splitting Characteristics: The document being processed does not have the required characteristics (like profit center, segment, etc.) defined in the document splitting configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The document splitting configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to missing characteristics for certain account types or transaction types.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment in the document may not align with the required characteristics for document splitting.
  Customizing Settings: If the customizing settings for document splitting are incomplete or incorrect, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINOC037 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Splitting Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document Splitting > Define Document Splitting Characteristics.
  Ensure that the necessary characteristics (like profit center, segment, etc.) are defined for the relevant account types.
  
  
  
  Review the Document:
  
  Check the document that triggered the error. Ensure that all required fields for document splitting are filled in correctly.
  Verify that the account assignments (e.g., cost centers, profit centers) are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Account Assignment:
  
  If the document is missing required characteristics, you may need to adjust the account assignment in the document to include the necessary splitting characteristics.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the document posting with different scenarios to identify if the issue is specific to certain account types or transaction types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to document splitting for any additional insights or updates that may affect your configuration.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and document details, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Splitting: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the automatic splitting of accounting documents into multiple line items based on defined characteristics. It is particularly useful for reporting purposes in controlling.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for document splitting settings) and FB50 (for posting documents) to navigate the system effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on document splitting and the FINOC037 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FINOC037 error in your SAP system.