How To Fix AU072 - Year-end closing for &1 in company code &2 carried out

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Year-end closing for &1 in company code &2 carried out

What causes this issue?

The year-end closing was properly carried out for fiscal year &V1& for
company code &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU072 - Year-end closing for &1 in company code &2 carried out ?

  The SAP error message AU072 indicates that the year-end closing process for a specific company code has already been completed. This message typically arises when a user attempts to perform year-end closing activities for a company code that has already been processed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the year-end closing for the specified company code has already been executed. This means that the financial data for that year has been finalized, and no further changes or closing activities can be performed for that year.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Year-End Closing Status:
  
  Check if the year-end closing for the specified company code has indeed been completed. You can do this by reviewing the financial closing reports or transaction logs.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Periods:
  
  Ensure that the periods for the new fiscal year are open. If the periods are not open, you may need to open them in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you need to make adjustments or corrections, you may need to reverse the year-end closing. This typically involves specific transactions and should be done with caution, as it can affect financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for year-end closing procedures. This can provide insights into the correct steps to take.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed or if you believe this message is appearing in error, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  F.07: To perform year-end closing activities.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to year-end closing processes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the year-end closing process are adequately trained and have access to the necessary documentation to avoid errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the AU072 error and ensure that your year-end closing processes are handled correctly.