How To Fix GG465 - Only one splitting method is allowed in the client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 465

• Message text: Only one splitting method is allowed in the client

What causes this issue?

At client level, only one splitting method may exist for all ledgers.
You want to assign method &V2& to ledger &V1&. However, ledger &V3&
already uses splitting method &V4&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG465 - Only one splitting method is allowed in the client ?

  The SAP error message GG465, which states "Only one splitting method is allowed in the client," typically occurs in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module when there is an attempt to use multiple splitting methods for document splitting within the same client. Document splitting is a feature in SAP that allows for the automatic splitting of accounting documents into multiple line items based on certain criteria, which is essential for accurate financial reporting.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Multiple Splitting Methods Defined: The system has been configured with more than one document splitting method in the same client. SAP allows only one active splitting method at a time for a client.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the document splitting settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GG465 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Splitting Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document splitting in SAP. This can typically be found under:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger Accounting ? Document Splitting ? Define Document Splitting Method.
  
  
  Verify if there are multiple splitting methods defined. If so, you need to ensure that only one method is active.
  
  
  
  Set Active Splitting Method:
  
  If multiple methods are defined, you will need to select one method to be the active one. You can do this by marking the desired splitting method as active and deactivating the others.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the document splitting works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to document splitting for any additional guidance or best practices.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Splitting: This feature is used to ensure that financial statements reflect the correct financial position of an organization by splitting documents based on various criteria (e.g., profit centers, segments).
  Client Settings: In SAP, a client is a self-contained unit with separate master records and its own set of tables. Each client can have its own configuration settings, including those for document splitting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (for document splitting settings) and OBY6 (for client settings).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GG465 error and ensure that your document splitting configuration is set up correctly.