How To Fix 8I853 - YEar of the document and posting year different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 853

• Message text: YEar of the document and posting year different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I853 - YEar of the document and posting year different ?

  The SAP error message 8I853 indicates that there is a mismatch between the year of the document and the posting year. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a document in a different fiscal year than the one specified in the document.
  Cause:
  
  Document Year Mismatch: The document you are trying to post has a year that does not match the current posting year in the system.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in the system may not allow postings to the year of the document.
  Document Date: The document date may be set to a different year than the posting date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Date: Ensure that the document date is set correctly. If the document is meant to be posted in the current fiscal year, make sure the document date reflects that.
  Adjust Posting Year: If you need to post the document in a different year, you may need to change the posting year in the transaction you are using.
  Review Fiscal Year Settings: Check the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration to ensure that postings are allowed for the year of the document.
  Use Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the correct transaction code for posting documents that allows for the intended year.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or the implications of changing document dates, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to document posting include FB01 (Post Document), FB50 (G/L Account Document), and others.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant defines the fiscal year and the posting periods. You can check this in the configuration under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.