How To Fix APPL_MM_IV_MODEL041 - Invoice cannot be saved. Change of fiscal year from &1 to &2 not allowed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_IV_MODEL -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Invoice cannot be saved. Change of fiscal year from &1 to &2 not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_MODEL041 - Invoice cannot be saved. Change of fiscal year from &1 to &2 not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_MODEL041 indicates that there is an issue with saving an invoice due to a change in the fiscal year that is not allowed. This typically occurs when an invoice is being processed in a different fiscal year than the one that is currently set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Change: The error arises when the system detects that the fiscal year of the invoice being processed does not match the fiscal year of the document or the current settings in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that restrict the posting of documents across different fiscal years.
  Document Date: The document date of the invoice may fall into a different fiscal year than the one currently open for posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Date: Verify the document date of the invoice. Ensure that it falls within the open fiscal year. If it is in a closed fiscal year, you may need to change the document date to a valid date within the open fiscal year.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Settings: Review the fiscal year settings in the configuration. Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up and that the periods are open for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  
  
  Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting periods for the relevant company code are open for the fiscal year you are trying to post to. If necessary, open the required periods.
  
  
  Change Fiscal Year: If you need to change the fiscal year for the invoice, you may need to reverse the invoice and re-enter it with the correct fiscal year settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your organization’s setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To check and manage open and closed posting periods.
  MIRO: To process invoices.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the invoice or fiscal year settings.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, it is advisable to test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully save the invoice. If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.