How To Fix FMSPLIT035 - References added for other items of distribution batch &1 in document &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMSPLIT - Rule-Based Distributions to Multiple Account Assignments

• Message number: 035

• Message text: References added for other items of distribution batch &1 in document &2

What causes this issue?

You are editing a document and referencing an item from the earmarked
fund &V2& which was created by the Rule-Based Account Distributions tool
in batch number &V1&. In order to preserve the intended multi-funding
account assignment from the distribution rules, referencing items have
been added to this document to reference other items from the same
distribution batch.

System Response

Additional lines are created in your document to reference the complete
set of multi-funding account assignments proposed by the distribution
rules.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMSPLIT035 - References added for other items of distribution batch &1 in document &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMSPLIT035 indicates that there are references added for other items of a distribution batch in a specific document. This error typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with batch management and distribution of costs or revenues across multiple items.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Batch Management Issues: The system is trying to split or distribute costs across items that are linked to a specific batch, but there are inconsistencies or conflicts in the batch references.
  Document Configuration: The document may not be configured correctly to handle the distribution of items, especially if they are linked to different batches or if the batch numbers are not properly assigned.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity of the document, such as missing or incorrect references to batches or items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMSPLIT035 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Batch Assignments: Verify that all items in the document are correctly assigned to the appropriate batches. Ensure that there are no discrepancies in batch numbers.
  
  
  Review Document Configuration: Ensure that the document is set up correctly for handling batch distributions. Check the configuration settings in the relevant SAP modules (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the document or batch references. This can often be done using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to inspect the relevant tables.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details, document numbers, and any relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to batch management and financial document processing, such as:
  
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document
  
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how batches are created, assigned, and managed within the system.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and user guides related to financial document processing and batch management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FMSPLIT035 error and implement a suitable solution.