How To Fix 88639 - Fiscal year start is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 639

• Message text: Fiscal year start is not specified

What causes this issue?

The beginning of your fiscal year has not been defined.

System Response

Depending on your fiscal year beginning, the schedule for the
declarations is set by the recycling partner.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88639 - Fiscal year start is not specified ?

  The SAP error message 88639, "Fiscal year start is not specified," typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the starting date of the fiscal year for a particular company code or controlling area. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial transactions, running reports, or executing year-end closing processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may not have a fiscal year start date defined.
  Controlling Area Settings: If the controlling area is not linked correctly to the company code or if it lacks fiscal year settings, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Period Settings: The period settings for the fiscal year may not be defined correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code is correctly defined, including the start date of the fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 (Edit Company Code Data).
  Select the relevant company code and check the fiscal year settings. Ensure that the fiscal year start date is specified.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OKKP (Maintain Controlling Area).
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly assigned to the company code and that the fiscal year settings are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Check if the posting periods are open for the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OB29, OBY6, OKKP, OB52
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 88639 in SAP.