How To Fix FINS_SIS_CUST133 - Split characteristic &1 is not used in the detail specification of BCF

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_SIS_CUST - Impl. of Doc. Splitting: Customizing

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Split characteristic &1 is not used in the detail specification of BCF

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is used for document splitting in General Ledger
Accounting while it is missing in the detail specifications of balance
carryforward.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Make sure that characteristic &V1& is also used in the detail
specifications of balance carryforward to avoid further inconsistencies.
Please note that the type of this message can be adjusted in
non-productive systems (only) using transaction <DS:TRAN.OBA5>Message
Control by User</> with application area FINS_SIS_CUST, message number
133.
In case of message type = 'I' (Info), 'S' (Success) or 'W' (Warning), it
will be possible to perform the current operation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_SIS_CUST133 - Split characteristic &1 is not used in the detail specification of BCF ?

  The SAP error message FINS_SIS_CUST133 indicates that a split characteristic (denoted as &1 in the message) is not being utilized in the detail specification of the Business Configuration Framework (BCF). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Information System (FIS) or when working with the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) and its reporting functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The split characteristic that is referenced in the error message has not been properly configured in the detail specification of the BCF.
  Missing Assignment: The characteristic may not be assigned to the relevant data source or InfoProvider.
  Inconsistent Data Model: There may be inconsistencies in the data model where the split characteristic is expected to be used but is not defined in the detail specification.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the BCF configuration settings in your SAP system.
  Verify that the split characteristic is correctly defined and assigned in the detail specification.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant data source or InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Update Detail Specification:
  
  If the split characteristic is missing, you may need to add it to the detail specification.
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW) and update the InfoObject or InfoProvider to include the split characteristic.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Objects:
  
  After making changes, ensure that you re-activate the affected objects to apply the new configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies or relationships that the split characteristic may have with other characteristics or key figures in your data model.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSCUSTV10 (Customizing BW) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the configuration of the split characteristic and ensuring it is properly utilized in the detail specification, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_SIS_CUST133.