How To Fix APPL_MM_IV_MODEL046 - Change of fiscal year from &1 to &2 not possible with this app.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_IV_MODEL -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Change of fiscal year from &1 to &2 not possible with this app.

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the posting date of the supplier invoice. This
change would result in a new invoice number in another fiscal year, what
is currently not supported by this app.

System Response

You cannot save the invoice.

How to fix this error?

You have to use the <LS>Display Supplier Invoice Advanced</> app to do
this change.

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 APPL_MM_IV_MODEL046 - Change of fiscal year from &1 to &2 not possible with this app. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_MODEL046 indicates that there is an issue with changing the fiscal year in the context of inventory management or materials management. This error typically arises when there are restrictions or conditions that prevent the fiscal year change from being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Open Periods: The fiscal year you are trying to change to may have open periods that are not allowed for certain transactions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to the fiscal year.
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the fiscal year change.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted from being processed in the new fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Periods: Verify the open periods for the fiscal years involved. Ensure that the periods are properly configured and that there are no transactions pending that would prevent the change.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to fiscal year changes. This can include settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module and the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to ensure there are no discrepancies that could be causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to fiscal year changes for specific guidance on your version of SAP.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or customizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for open and closed periods) and OAAQ (for fiscal year variant).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to change the fiscal year as needed.