How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_POST028 - Profitability segments no allowed when reposting statistical costs (&1).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Profitability segments no allowed when reposting statistical costs (&1).

What causes this issue?

You are trying to repost statistical costs. However, the splitting
characteristics of the new and the old assigned cost object differ.

System Response

As one of the cost objects is a profitability segment that posting is
not allowed.

How to fix this error?

You can reverse the original posting or use another type of cost objects
(cost center for example).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST028 - Profitability segments no allowed when reposting statistical costs (&1). ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST028 indicates that there is an issue with posting statistical costs in the context of profitability segments. This error typically arises when you attempt to repost statistical costs to a profitability segment that does not allow such postings.
  Cause:
  
  Profitability Segment Configuration: The profitability segment you are trying to post to may not be configured to accept statistical postings. In SAP, certain settings determine whether a profitability segment can accept statistical costs.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the posting may have restrictions that prevent statistical costs from being posted to profitability segments.
  Posting Logic: The logic defined in the system for handling statistical costs may not align with the profitability segment settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profitability Segment Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for profitability analysis (CO-PA) and verify the settings for the profitability segment in question. Ensure that it is configured to allow statistical postings.
  You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to the relevant configuration path (e.g., SPRO -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based or Costing-Based -> Define Profitability Segments).
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Check the document type used for the posting. Ensure that it is set up to allow statistical postings. You can find this in the configuration for financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO).
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Logic:
  
  If the posting logic is causing the issue, you may need to adjust the logic or the way the costs are being posted. This may involve working with your SAP functional consultant or developer to ensure that the posting logic aligns with the profitability segment settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the issue is resolved and that statistical costs can be posted to the profitability segment as intended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to profitability analysis, such as KE30 (Report for Profitability Analysis) or KEB1 (Repost Statistical Key Figures).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP CO-PA for further assistance.