How To Fix GLE_ECS_MAPI018 - Customizing missing for ECS document splitting; system value '&1'

GLE_ECS_MAPI018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_ECS_MAPI - ECS: Message Class for MAPI Layer

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Customizing missing for ECS document splitting; system value '&1'

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_ECS_MAPI018 - Customizing missing for ECS document splitting; system value '&1' ?

  The SAP error message GLE_ECS_MAPI018 indicates that there is a missing customizing setting for the ECS (Enterprise Controlling System) document splitting in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a document that requires specific configurations for document splitting, but those configurations are not present or are incomplete.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The error usually occurs when the necessary customizing settings for document splitting are not defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The document splitting configuration not being activated.
  Missing entries in the customizing tables related to document splitting.
  Incorrect or incomplete settings for the specific company code or controlling area.
  
  
  
  Incorrect System Value: The system value indicated by &1 in the error message suggests that there is a specific configuration or parameter that is not set correctly or is missing.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Splitting Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation