How To Fix 5Y402 - ATTENTION - The selected YEAR is not admitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 402

• Message text: ATTENTION - The selected YEAR is not admitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y402 - ATTENTION - The selected YEAR is not admitted ?

  The SAP error message 5Y402 ("ATTENTION - The selected YEAR is not admitted") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in SAP that involves a fiscal year that is not recognized or allowed in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), where fiscal years are defined and managed.
  Causes:
  
  Fiscal Year Not Defined: The fiscal year you are trying to access may not be defined in the system.
  Closed Fiscal Year: The fiscal year may have been closed, meaning no further transactions can be posted to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for fiscal years may not include the year you are trying to access.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified fiscal year.
  Period Locking: The periods within the fiscal year may be locked for posting.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Ensure that the fiscal year you are trying to access is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Period Status:
  
  Check if the fiscal year is closed or if specific periods within that year are locked.
  You can do this by using transaction code OB52 to view and manage the posting periods.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the fiscal year in question. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  If the fiscal year is closed but you need to post transactions, you may need to reopen the fiscal year or specific periods. This should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the fiscal year access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  OB52: Manage posting periods.
  FBL1N/FBL3N: Display vendor/customer line items, which may also involve fiscal year considerations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the fiscal year management process within SAP to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.