How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST416 - Doc. splitting is active in CoCode &2; activate PrCtr Acctng in COAr &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Doc. splitting is active in CoCode &2; activate PrCtr Acctng in COAr &1

What causes this issue?

<DS:SIMG.FAGL_ACTIV_SPL1_DC>Document Splitting</> is active in company
code &V2& for field &V3&, but <LS>Profit Center Accounting</> is not
active in controlling area &V1&.

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?

To ensure that the system performs all necessary checks and derivations
of the profit center and/or segment field, you need to adjust the
following setting:
For controlling area &V1&, <DS:SIMG.FINSV_TKA00_PC>activate <LS>Profit
Center Accounting</></> in the fiscal year-dependent settings.
You can activate Profit Center Accounting for all fiscal years.
Note that activating Profit Center Accounting does not automatically
activate the "old" profit center ledger <ZH>8A</>.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK11KEF>Activating profit center ledger 8A</> is
<ZH>not</> mandatory.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST416 - Doc. splitting is active in CoCode &2; activate PrCtr Acctng in COAr &1 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST416 indicates that document splitting is active in the specified company code (CoCode) but that Profit Center Accounting (PrCtr Acctng) is not activated in the controlling area (COAr). This situation typically arises when you are trying to post a financial document that requires profit center information, but the necessary configuration for profit center accounting is not in place.
  Cause:
  
  Document Splitting Active: Document splitting is a feature in SAP that allows for the splitting of accounting documents into multiple line items based on certain criteria (like profit centers, segments, etc.). This is often used for more detailed financial reporting.
  Profit Center Accounting Not Activated: The error occurs because the controlling area associated with the company code does not have profit center accounting activated. This means that the system cannot assign profit centers to the line items of the document being posted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate Profit Center Accounting in the controlling area associated with the company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Activate Profit Center Accounting:
  
  Follow the path: Controlling > Profit Center Accounting > Basic Settings > Activate Profit Center Accounting.
  Ensure that the controlling area in question is set up to use profit center accounting.
  
  
  
  Check Document Splitting Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document splitting settings are correctly configured for the company code.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Document Splitting > Define Document Splitting.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, try posting the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (to check company code settings) and OKKP (to check controlling area settings).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on activating profit center accounting and configuring document splitting.
  Impact on Reporting: Activating profit center accounting will allow for more detailed reporting and analysis based on profit centers, which can be beneficial for financial management.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for further assistance, as they may need to check for additional configuration or authorization issues.