How To Fix 62691 - Fiscal year & is different to current fiscal year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 691

• Message text: Fiscal year & is different to current fiscal year &

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year entered &v1& is not the current fiscal year &v2&. The
settlement of the input tax correction is only possible for the current
fiscal year &v2&.

System Response

The system stops any further processing.

How to fix this error?

Enter the current fiscal year.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62691 - Fiscal year & is different to current fiscal year & ?

  The SAP error message 62691 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year of the document you are trying to process and the current fiscal year in the system. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to post a document (such as a journal entry, invoice, or other financial transaction) that is dated in a fiscal year that is different from the one currently set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Mismatch: The document you are trying to post is dated in a fiscal year that is not the current fiscal year in the system.
  Period Closing: The fiscal year or posting period may have been closed, preventing any postings to that year.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that restrict postings to certain fiscal years.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Date: Verify the date of the document you are trying to post. Ensure that it falls within the current fiscal year.
  Change Posting Date: If the document date is incorrect, change it to a date that falls within the current fiscal year.
  Open Posting Periods: If the fiscal year is correct but the posting period is closed, you may need to open the relevant posting period in the configuration settings (transaction code OB52).
  Review Fiscal Year Settings: Check the fiscal year settings in the configuration (transaction code OB29) to ensure that the fiscal year is set up correctly.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about changing dates or periods, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To open or close posting periods.
  OB29: To configure fiscal year settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to fiscal year and posting periods for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 62691 and successfully post your document.