How To Fix 69118 - No cross-fiscal year evaluation possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 118

• Message text: No cross-fiscal year evaluation possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69118 - No cross-fiscal year evaluation possible ?

  The SAP error message 69118 "No cross-fiscal year evaluation possible" typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or analysis when a user attempts to perform a cross-fiscal year evaluation in a scenario where it is not allowed or not set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year variant may not be configured to allow cross-fiscal year evaluations. This can happen if the fiscal year settings in the system do not permit the evaluation of data across different fiscal years.
  Data Availability: The data required for the evaluation may not be available for the specified fiscal years. For example, if the system is trying to access data from a closed fiscal year or if the data has not been posted yet.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction or report being executed may not support cross-fiscal year evaluations due to its design or configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant: Review the fiscal year variant settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the fiscal year variant allows for cross-fiscal year evaluations. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: OB29).
  Data Availability: Ensure that the necessary data for the fiscal years you are trying to evaluate is available and has been posted. If the fiscal year is closed, you may need to reopen it or ensure that the necessary data is accessible.
  Use Appropriate Reports/Transactions: If the report or transaction you are using does not support cross-fiscal year evaluations, consider using a different report or transaction that does. Check the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand its limitations.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and the context in which it occurs. This can provide insights into any additional configuration or settings that may be required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific solutions or workarounds.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access data across different fiscal years.
  System Configuration: In some cases, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly for cross-fiscal year evaluations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.