How To Fix ACE123 - The last closed fiscal year has not been defined for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 123

• Message text: The last closed fiscal year has not been defined for &1

What causes this issue?

In Accrual Engine Customizing, the last closed fiscal year has not been
specified for company code &V1&.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Make the corresponding setting in Accrual Engine Customizing.
Example:
The current fiscal year cannot be specified as a closed fiscal year. The
previous fiscal year, however, can be specified as the last closed
fiscal year. This then means that no more accrual postings can be made
in this fiscal year.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE123 - The last closed fiscal year has not been defined for &1 ?

  The SAP error message ACE123 ("The last closed fiscal year has not been defined for &1") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when the system is unable to find a defined last closed fiscal year for a specific company code or controlling area. This can happen during various financial processes, such as posting transactions or running reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The last closed fiscal year has not been set up in the system for the specified company code or controlling area.
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not have the last closed fiscal year defined.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system, the fiscal year settings may not have been properly transferred.
  System Upgrade: After an upgrade, certain configurations may need to be re-validated or re-entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Last Closed Fiscal Year:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variants).
  Check the settings for the relevant company code and ensure that the last closed fiscal year is defined.
  If it is not defined, you can add the necessary entries to specify the last closed fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code is correctly configured.
  You can check this in transaction code OB37 (Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify that all necessary configurations related to fiscal years are correctly set up in the system.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  OB37: Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the financial configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.