How To Fix AAPO006 - Inconsistent with FI/CO document: different fiscal years

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Inconsistent with FI/CO document: different fiscal years

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO006 - Inconsistent with FI/CO document: different fiscal years ?

  The SAP error message AAPO006 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the Asset Accounting (AA) and Financial Accounting/Controlling (FI/CO) documents due to different fiscal years. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to post an asset transaction that does not align with the fiscal year of the associated FI/CO document.
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Years: The most common cause of this error is that the asset transaction is being processed in a different fiscal year than the one in which the corresponding FI/CO document was created.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the asset transaction may be closed or not open for the fiscal year of the FI/CO document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting or financial accounting modules that are not aligned.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Verify that the fiscal year for the asset transaction matches the fiscal year of the FI/CO document. If they are different, you may need to adjust the posting date of the asset transaction.
  Open Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting period for the fiscal year in question is open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (for FI) or OAAQ (for AA).
  Repost Transactions: If the fiscal years are indeed different and the transaction needs to be posted in the correct fiscal year, you may need to reverse the incorrect transaction and repost it in the correct fiscal year.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings in both Asset Accounting and Financial Accounting to ensure they are set up correctly and consistently.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset), FB03 (Display Document), and others to review and correct the relevant documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for asset management, and FB01 (Post Document) for financial postings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on asset accounting and financial accounting integration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in both Asset Accounting and Financial Accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AAPO006 error and ensure that your asset transactions are consistent with the corresponding FI/CO documents.