Message type: E = Error
Message class: FMSPLIT - Rule-Based Distributions to Multiple Account Assignments
Message number: 017
Message text: Maximum nested Distribution Rules &1 exceeded
The Rule-Based Account Distributions processor allows iterative
splitting to occur up to a fixed maximum number of times. In this case,
the maximum has been exceeded.
Distribution processing is terminated with this error message.
Review the derivation strategy for determining the application of
Distribution Rules as well as the Distribution Rule definitions to
prevent this occurence.
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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FMSPLIT017
- Maximum nested Distribution Rules &1 exceeded ?The SAP error message FMSPLIT017 indicates that the maximum number of nested distribution rules has been exceeded in the Financial Management (FM) module. This typically occurs when you have a complex distribution rule setup that exceeds the system's limit for nested rules.
Cause: The error is triggered when the system encounters a distribution rule that references another distribution rule, and the total number of nested rules exceeds the predefined limit. This can happen in scenarios where: You have multiple layers of distribution rules that reference each other. The configuration of distribution rules is overly complex, leading to deep nesting.
Solution: To resolve the FMSPLIT017 error, consider the following steps: Review Distribution Rules: Analyze the distribution rules in your configuration. Look for any unnecessary nesting or overly complex structures. Simplifying the rules can help reduce the nesting level. Flatten the Structure: If possible, try to flatten the distribution rules by combining similar rules or eliminating redundant ones. This can
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