How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST418 - PrCtr Acctng activated for COAr &1 in fiscal year &2 (doc. splitting)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 418

• Message text: PrCtr Acctng activated for COAr &1 in fiscal year &2 (doc. splitting)

What causes this issue?

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

<DS:SIMG.FAGL_ACTIV_SPL1_DC>Document Splitting</> is active in at least
one company code of controlling area &V1&.

System Response

As a consequence<(>,<)> the system has activated Profit Center
Accounting in controlling area &V1& in all fiscal years, including year
&V2&.
Table field TKA00-PCRCH has been updated with value 2.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST418 - PrCtr Acctng activated for COAr &1 in fiscal year &2 (doc. splitting) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST418 indicates that the Profit Center Accounting (PCA) is activated for a specific controlling area and fiscal year, but there is an issue related to document splitting. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or configuration issue in the settings for document splitting and profit center accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Document Splitting Configuration: The error often occurs when the document splitting is not properly configured for the specified controlling area or fiscal year.
  Profit Center Assignment: The profit center may not be correctly assigned to the relevant accounts or may not be compatible with the document splitting settings.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings for the controlling area may not align with the settings for document splitting.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from processing the document correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Splitting Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document splitting in the SAP system (Transaction code: OBY6).
  Ensure that the document splitting is activated for the relevant company code and controlling area.
  Verify that the splitting characteristics are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Profit Center Settings:
  
  Check the profit center assignments for the relevant accounts in the chart of accounts.
  Ensure that the profit centers are correctly assigned to the relevant cost elements and that they are valid for the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant settings for the controlling area and ensure they are consistent with the document splitting settings.
  Make sure that the fiscal year is open for posting and that the relevant periods are also open.
  
  
  
  Analyze Transaction Data:
  
  Review the specific transaction that triggered the error to identify any inconsistencies in the data.
  Check if the profit center is correctly populated in the document and if it meets the requirements for document splitting.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Configuration for document splitting.
  OKKP: Configuration for controlling area settings.
  KSV5: Display profit center master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document splitting and profit center accounting.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST418 in your SAP system.