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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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'

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• 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 Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Document Splitting.
  Ensure that the document splitting is activated for the relevant company code and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Entries:
  
  Check the customizing entries for document splitting in the relevant tables (e.g., T001, T003, T003S, etc.) to ensure that all required entries are present.
  Make sure that the splitting characteristics are defined correctly for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  If the error message specifies a particular characteristic or value, verify that the corresponding entry exists in the customizing settings.
  If necessary, create or adjust the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to document splitting and ECS to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the document posting again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in Financial Accounting and document splitting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  OBY6: Check and maintain company code settings.
  OBD2: Document splitting settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to document splitting and the GLE_ECS_MAPI018 error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on document splitting and ECS configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the underlying issue causing the GLE_ECS_MAPI018 error in your SAP system.