How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_POST008 - Splitting characteristics will be copied from old account assignment.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_POST - FIN UDoc posting: Message from posting

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Splitting characteristics will be copied from old account assignment.

What causes this issue?

Posting item &v2&: You are manually reposting statistical costs for cost
element &v1&. One or more splitting characteristics of the old cost
assignment differ from those of the new cost assignment.

System Response

The splitting characteristics for the General Ledger (profit center and
segment for example) must not be changed by that reposting. Therefore
the splitting characteristics of the old cost assignment are copied to
the line item recording the new cost assignment.
Example: If the old cost object (such as cost center) is assigned to
profit center A, the line item recording the new cost object will also
be assigned to profit center A.

How to fix this error?

This message is issued as a warning in the standard. If you confirm the
message, the splitting characteristics will be copied accordingly.

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

In Customizing you can change the message type or switch off the
message:
Message switched off: The characteristics are copied as described.
Message type "S", "I" or "W" (Standard): The characteristics are copied
as described.
Message type "E": The system issues an error message and the posting
cannot be made. In this case you have to reverse the original posting
that was meant to be corrected by the current reposting.
INCLUDE CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST008 - Splitting characteristics will be copied from old account assignment. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST008 typically occurs during the posting of accounting documents when there is an issue with the account assignment splitting characteristics. This error indicates that the system is trying to copy splitting characteristics from an old account assignment, but it cannot do so due to inconsistencies or missing information.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Account Assignment: The account assignment being used may not have the necessary splitting characteristics defined or may not match the expected format.
  Missing Characteristics: The splitting characteristics required for the new account assignment may not be present in the old account assignment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules that affect how account assignments are processed.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how account assignments can be split.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Assignment: Review the account assignment details for both the old and new assignments to ensure that all required splitting characteristics are present and correctly defined.
  Update Configuration: If there are configuration issues, you may need to update the settings in the Financial Accounting or Controlling modules to ensure that the splitting characteristics are correctly defined.
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it allows for the necessary splitting characteristics.
  Use Correct Account Assignment: Ensure that you are using the correct account assignment that matches the required characteristics for the transaction you are trying to post.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on how to resolve it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry) or FB01 (Post Document) to review and correct the postings.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on account assignment and splitting characteristics.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the posting process to identify where the error is occurring in the code.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.