How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL187 - Report fiscal year is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Report fiscal year is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL187 - Report fiscal year is required ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL187 Report fiscal year is required typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when executing certain transactions that require a fiscal year to be specified. This error indicates that the system expects a fiscal year parameter to be provided, but it is missing or not correctly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Parameter: The fiscal year parameter is not provided in the report or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the fiscal year in the selection criteria of the report or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the fiscal year data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide Fiscal Year: Ensure that you enter the fiscal year in the selection criteria of the report or transaction. This is often a required field.
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the system. You can do this by navigating to the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Master Data ? Fiscal Year Variant.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined and assigned to the company code.
  
  
  Review User Input: Double-check the input fields in the report or transaction to ensure that all required fields, including the fiscal year, are filled out correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the fiscal year data. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on the specific report or transaction you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), etc., as they may also require fiscal year input.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering the fiscal year and other required parameters when running reports.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.