How To Fix APERB040 - Last day of fiscal year differs (processing is canceled)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APERB - Error Messages for Periodic Posting Run

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Last day of fiscal year differs (processing is canceled)

What causes this issue?

While several company codes were being processed, the fiscal year ends
of the company codes do not concur. This is not permitted for technical
reasons.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Restrict the selection so that the system only processes company codes
with fiscal years ending on the same day.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APERB040 - Last day of fiscal year differs (processing is canceled) ?

  The SAP error message APERB040 ("Last day of fiscal year differs (processing is canceled)") typically occurs during the year-end closing process in SAP, particularly when there is a mismatch between the fiscal year settings in the system and the actual fiscal year-end date defined in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in the system may not align with the actual last day of the fiscal year. This can happen if the fiscal year has been changed or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the fiscal year variant may not be set correctly, leading to discrepancies in the expected last day of the fiscal year.
  Posting Periods: The posting periods may not be correctly defined or closed, which can lead to issues when trying to process transactions at the end of the fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the last day of the fiscal year is correctly defined according to your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Periods:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods. Ensure that the periods are open for the transactions you are trying to process.
  Make sure that the last posting period for the fiscal year is correctly defined and that the periods are closed appropriately.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If there are discrepancies, you may need to adjust the fiscal year variant or the posting periods to ensure they align with the actual fiscal year-end date.
  If changes are made, ensure to communicate with relevant stakeholders to avoid confusion.
  
  
  
  Run Year-End Closing Program:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run the year-end closing program again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on fiscal year settings and year-end closing processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variant
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  MMPV: Closing Posting Periods for Material Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) documentation for best practices on fiscal year-end closing procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APERB040 error and successfully complete your fiscal year-end processing.