How To Fix AU104 - Fiscal year version & is defined as year-dependent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Fiscal year version & is defined as year-dependent

What causes this issue?

Fiscal year version &V1& is defined as year-dependent. Therefore,
it is not possible to make a fixed definition of the middle of the
month for setting up half-periods.

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?

Check the definition of the fiscal year version in FI Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU104 - Fiscal year version & is defined as year-dependent ?

  The SAP error message AU104 indicates that there is an issue related to the fiscal year version being defined as year-dependent. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when trying to post transactions or perform certain operations that require a specific fiscal year version.
  Cause:
  The error message AU104 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Year-Dependent Fiscal Year Version: The fiscal year version you are trying to use is defined as year-dependent, meaning it has specific settings or configurations that apply only to certain fiscal years. If you are trying to post a transaction in a year that is not configured for that fiscal year version, this error will occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year: The fiscal year you are trying to use may not be open for posting, or it may not match the fiscal year version settings.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the fiscal year version in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AU104 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year Change > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Verify the settings for the fiscal year version you are using. Ensure that it is correctly configured for the fiscal years you are working with.
  
  
  
  Open the Fiscal Year:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year you are trying to post to is open for posting. You can check this in the same configuration area or by using transaction code OB52 to manage posting periods.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Fiscal Year Version:
  
  If you are working in a year-dependent fiscal year version, ensure that you are using the correct version for the specific year you are trying to post to.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details related to your configuration and any potential updates or patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as OB52 (for managing posting periods) and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to fiscal year versions and error AU104.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to fiscal year settings and to post transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the AU104 error message in SAP.