How To Fix AAPO171 - Enter date in closed fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Enter date in closed fiscal year

What causes this issue?

The system is able to automatically determine the depreciation to be
caught up, or to automatically create the asset to be posted, only if
the original asset value date of the post-capitalization is in a fiscal
year that is already closed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO171 - Enter date in closed fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message AAPO171, which states "Enter date in closed fiscal year," typically occurs when a user attempts to post a transaction or make an entry in a closed fiscal year. This can happen in various modules, including Asset Accounting (FI-AA), when the system does not allow postings to a fiscal year that has already been closed.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Fiscal Year: The primary cause of this error is that the fiscal year you are trying to enter data for has been closed in the system. This means that no further postings can be made for that year.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may be configured to prevent any transactions from being posted to closed fiscal years.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date you are trying to enter may inadvertently fall into a closed fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Status: Verify the status of the fiscal year in question. You can do this by checking the configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to see if the fiscal year is indeed closed.
  Post in Open Fiscal Year: If you need to make a posting, ensure that you are entering the transaction in an open fiscal year. Adjust the date accordingly.
  Reopen Fiscal Year: If it is absolutely necessary to post to a closed fiscal year (which is generally not recommended), you may need to consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to see if the fiscal year can be reopened temporarily for the necessary postings. This usually involves changing settings in the configuration.
  Use Special Transactions: In some cases, you may need to use special transactions or adjustments that are allowed even in closed years, depending on your organization's policies and SAP configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Configuration: The settings for fiscal year closing can be found in the SAP configuration under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variant.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB52 to check and manage the posting periods and fiscal year settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on fiscal year closing and posting periods.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes or post transactions in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.