How To Fix FMFG_BLEXT008 - Required splitting method &1 not assigned to ledger &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_BLEXT - Message class for BL extention for US Federal Government

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Required splitting method &1 not assigned to ledger &2

What causes this issue?

The US Federal extension of the Budgetary Ledger (BL) is active. You
need to assign the splitting method &V1& to ledger &V2&.

System Response

It is not possible to have the US Federal BL payment solution without
this requirement

How to fix this error?

Assign splitting method &V1& to US ledger &V2& using FI-SL customizing.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_BLEXT008 - Required splitting method &1 not assigned to ledger &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_BLEXT008 indicates that a required splitting method is not assigned to a specific ledger in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Management (FM) and is related to the configuration of budgetary control and fund management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A splitting method that is necessary for processing transactions is not assigned to the ledger you are working with.
  The system requires a specific splitting method for budgetary control, but it has not been configured correctly in the ledger settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the required splitting method is assigned to the relevant ledger. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Public Sector Management -> Funds Management -> Budget Control System -> Define Splitting Methods
  
  
  
  
  Check Splitting Methods:
  
  Review the existing splitting methods and identify the one that is required for your transaction.
  
  
  
  Assign Splitting Method to Ledger:
  
  Navigate to the configuration for assigning splitting methods to ledgers:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Public Sector Management -> Funds Management -> Budget Control System -> Assign Splitting Methods to Ledgers
  
  Here, you can assign the required splitting method to the specific ledger (e.g., ledger &2 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Retry the transaction that caused the error to see if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB37 (for ledger settings) or FMX1 (for fund management) to access specific configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on splitting methods and their configurations.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.