How To Fix FINS_CFIN_BC_REPORT018 - Document splitting: Settings do not match in current client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_BC_REPORT - Business Configuration Validations of Report

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Document splitting: Settings do not match in current client

What causes this issue?

The document splitting indicator should be either active or inactive in
both the source and the Central Finance system.

System Response

If the Central Finance system is not configured in the same way as the
source system, document replication may be affected.

How to fix this error?

Correct the configuration in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_FAGL_ACTIV_SPLI>Activate Document Splitting</>.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_REPORT018 - Document splitting: Settings do not match in current client ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_REPORT018 indicates that there is a mismatch in the document splitting settings in the current client. This error typically arises during the execution of financial reports or processes that involve document splitting, which is a feature in SAP that allows for the automatic allocation of line items to different segments or dimensions based on predefined rules.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Inconsistent Document Splitting Settings: The document splitting settings in the current client may not be consistent with the settings in other clients or with the configuration required for the specific financial document being processed.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: Certain required configurations for document splitting may not have been set up in the current client.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the document splitting settings were transported from another client, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings: Document splitting settings can be client-specific, and if they are not properly defined for the current client, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Splitting Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Document Splitting -> Define Document Splitting Settings).
  Verify that the document splitting settings are correctly configured for the current client.
  
  
  
  Compare with Other Clients:
  
  If you have access to other clients where the error does not occur, compare the document splitting settings to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the settings were transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings for document splitting are defined, including the splitting characteristics and the relevant account assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to document splitting for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that document splitting functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on document splitting for a deeper understanding of the configuration and its implications.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation and support.