How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_UTIL016 - For reference procedure BKPF no summarization possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_UTIL - Messages for package FINS_ACDOC_UTIL

• Message number: 016

• Message text: For reference procedure BKPF no summarization possible

What causes this issue?

For reference procedure BKPF no summarization is possible as it's
ususally not necessary to summarize direct G/L postings.

System Response

The process stops.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL016 - For reference procedure BKPF no summarization possible ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL016 indicates that there is an issue with the summarization of accounting documents in the system. Specifically, the message states that for the reference procedure BKPF, no summarization is possible. This typically occurs during the process of posting or processing accounting documents, particularly when trying to summarize line items in the General Ledger.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: The summarization settings for the accounting documents may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow summarization based on the configuration in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data being processed, which prevent the system from summarizing the documents.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform summarization.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that are causing the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the summarization of accounting documents in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for the reference procedure BKPF are correctly defined.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and check the settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Document Splitting > Define Document Splitting Characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check if the document type being used allows for summarization. You can do this by reviewing the settings for the specific document type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Verify the data being processed for any inconsistencies or errors. Ensure that all required fields are populated correctly and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the summarization. Check the user's role and authorization objects related to financial postings.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases updates to fix known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry) to analyze the documents involved.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for General Ledger Accounting and document summarization for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.