How To Fix GLT0301 - Document cannot be split; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLT0 - Split processor

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Document cannot be split; see long text

What causes this issue?

You are posting an invoice with a down payment clearing from Logistics
invoice verification. As new General Ledger Accounting has been
activated in your system with document splitting, the down payment
clearing needs to be split on the basis of the invoice items. To ensure
that document splitting is performed correctly in this case, you need to
assign a special logical transaction to the invoice document. Since this
assignment has not been made, the system terminates the posting process.

System Response

The document cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

This is a system error. Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLT0301 - Document cannot be split; see long text ?

  The SAP error message GLT0301, which states "Document cannot be split; see long text," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with General Ledger (GL) accounting entries. This error indicates that the system is unable to split a document into multiple line items due to certain constraints or settings.
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Splitting Configuration: The document splitting feature in SAP may not be properly configured. This feature is used to ensure that financial documents are split into multiple line items based on certain criteria (e.g., profit centers, segments).
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Account Assignment: If the document does not have the necessary account assignments (like profit center or segment) that are required for splitting, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on splitting. If the document type does not allow splitting, this error will occur.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data being processed (e.g., missing fields or incorrect values), the system may not be able to split the document.
  
  
  Custom Logic or Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or logic implemented in the system that affect document splitting, they may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Splitting Configuration: Review the configuration settings for document splitting in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Ensure that the necessary settings for splitting are enabled and correctly configured.
  
  
  Verify Account Assignments: Ensure that all required account assignments (like profit centers, segments, etc.) are provided in the document. If any required fields are missing, fill them in.
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type being used. Ensure that it allows for document splitting if that is required for your business process.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Validate the data being entered in the document. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult with Technical Team: If there are custom enhancements or logic that may be affecting document splitting, consult with your technical team or SAP support to review and resolve any issues.
  
  
  Refer to Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. In SAP, you can usually find additional information about the error by clicking on the message or using transaction codes like SE91 to look up the message class and number.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FB50 (for general ledger posting) or FB01 (for document entry) to replicate the issue and analyze the document.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to document splitting and the GLT0301 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on document splitting and financial accounting to understand the requirements and configurations better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GLT0301 error and implement a solution to resolve it.