How To Fix FINS_SIS_CUST308 - Document splitting is inactive; no splitting method is assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Document splitting is inactive; no splitting method is assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_SIS_CUST308 - Document splitting is inactive; no splitting method is assigned ?

  The SAP error message FINS_SIS_CUST308 indicates that document splitting is inactive for the relevant financial document, and no splitting method has been assigned. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when document splitting is required for proper financial reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Document Splitting Not Activated: The document splitting feature may not be activated in the system configuration.
  Missing Splitting Method: A splitting method has not been assigned to the relevant document type or company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to document splitting in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Document Splitting:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document Splitting > Activate Document Splitting.
  Ensure that document splitting is activated for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Splitting Method:
  
  In the same configuration area, navigate to Document Splitting > Define Splitting Methods.
  Check if a splitting method is defined and ensure it is assigned to the relevant document type or company code.
  If not, create a new splitting method or assign an existing one.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is configured to allow document splitting.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document Types and check the settings for the document type.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Splitting: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the automatic splitting of accounting documents into multiple line items based on specified criteria, which is essential for segment reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types) and OBC4 (for splitting methods) to access the relevant configuration settings directly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to document splitting issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for further investigation and assistance.