How To Fix FINOC038 - &1 and &2 are missing dcocument splitting characteristics for CO.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINOC - Organizational Changes: Backend Messages

• Message number: 038

• Message text: &1 and &2 are missing dcocument splitting characteristics for CO.

What causes this issue?

The &V1& and the &V2& are 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 FINOC038 - &1 and &2 are missing dcocument splitting characteristics for CO. ?

  The SAP error message FINOC038 indicates that there are missing document splitting characteristics for a specific controlling (CO) document. This error typically arises when the system is trying to post a financial document that requires certain characteristics for document splitting, but those characteristics are not defined or are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The error occurs when the document splitting configuration does not include the necessary characteristics for the specified CO document. This can happen if the document splitting is not properly set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for document splitting in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not align with the requirements of the controlling area or the specific document type being processed.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the settings in the FI and CO modules, leading to missing characteristics during document splitting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Splitting Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBCE (Document Splitting: Define Characteristics) and verify that the necessary characteristics for document splitting are defined for the relevant company code and controlling area.
  Ensure that the characteristics required for the CO document are included in the splitting configuration.
  
  
  
  Review CO Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific CO document type in transaction OKB9 (Define Document Types for CO) to ensure that it is configured correctly and that it aligns with the document splitting settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Financial Document Settings:
  
  If the document type is not set up to allow for the required splitting characteristics, you may need to adjust the settings in the financial document configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or how to proceed, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP FI/CO functional team or a consultant who specializes in SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the document can be posted successfully.
  
  
  
  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, which helps in generating more detailed financial reports.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBCE, OKB9, and OBY6 (for document splitting settings) to navigate the configuration settings effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to FINOC038 or document splitting configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FINOC038 error message in SAP.