How To Fix FM_SPENH_E818 - Document contains different functional areas in G/L lines

FM_SPENH_E818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_SPENH_E - Messg. class for spanish enhancements in PS Funds Management

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Document contains different functional areas in G/L lines

What causes this issue?

The system is configured (for at least one withholding tax code) to copy
the functional area from the original document into the documents it
creates for <DS:GLOS.45C54DD5416B4B34E10000000A1553EE>revenue posting
from withholding tax.</> The document to be processed contains G/L lines
with different functional areas.

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

System Response

Automatic processing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Process the document manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FM_SPENH_E818 - Details

• The SAP error message FM_SPENH_E818, which states "Document contains different functional areas in G/L lines," typically occurs when you are trying to post a financial document that includes General Ledger (G/L) lines with different functional areas. In SAP, functional areas are used for reporting purposes, particularly in the context of financial accounting and controlling.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Mixed Functional Areas: The document contains G/L account lines that are assigned to different functional areas. Each line item in a financial document must belong to the same functional area to ensure consistency in reporting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the G/L accounts or the functional area settings in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently select G/L accounts that are assigned to different functional areas.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Assignments:
  
  Review the G/L accounts used in the document. Ensure that all G/L accounts belong