How To Fix ACEPS106 - In company code &1, target fiscal year &2 is before current year &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEPS - Fehlermeldungen Abgrenzungsbuchungen

• Message number: 106

• Message text: In company code &1, target fiscal year &2 is before current year &3

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ACE_CHECK_CUST_TACE001 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACEPS106 - In company code &1, target fiscal year &2 is before current year &3 ?

  The SAP error message ACEPS106 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year settings in the system. Specifically, the error states that the target fiscal year you are trying to access or process is before the current fiscal year. This typically occurs in scenarios involving financial postings, year-end closing activities, or when trying to access data for a fiscal year that is not yet open or is already closed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Selection: The user is attempting to perform an action (like posting a document) for a fiscal year that is earlier than the current fiscal year.
  Year-End Closing: The fiscal year in question may have already been closed, and the system does not allow postings to closed years.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the company code that restrict access to certain fiscal years.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Verify the fiscal year settings in the company code. Ensure that the fiscal year you are trying to access is open for postings.
  
  You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year Change.
  
  
  
  Open the Fiscal Year: If you need to post to a previous fiscal year, you may need to open that fiscal year for posting. This can be done through the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variants).
  
  Ensure that the period you want to post to is open for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods: Check the posting periods for the company code to ensure that the periods are correctly configured and open for the required fiscal year.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the implications of opening a closed fiscal year, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting standards and practices.
  
  
  Error Handling: If the error persists after checking the above points, consider reviewing the specific transaction or process that triggered the error for any additional context or requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To maintain the open and closed posting periods.
  SPRO: To access configuration settings related to fiscal year and periods.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year settings and posting periods.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change fiscal year settings or to post in different fiscal years.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACEPS106 error and proceed with your financial activities in SAP.