How To Fix AU152 - Entry is missing for Dec. 31, &1 for fiscal year version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Entry is missing for Dec. 31, &1 for fiscal year version &2

What causes this issue?

December 31 is not maintained for fiscal year &v1&.

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?

In order to determine the posting period for any given date, it is
required that December 31 be maintained in each year.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain Decmeber 31 for fiscal year &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU152 - Entry is missing for Dec. 31, &1 for fiscal year version &2 ?

  The SAP error message AU152 indicates that there is a missing entry for a specific date (in this case, December 31) in the specified fiscal year version. This error typically arises during the execution of financial transactions or during the closing process when the system expects to find a valid entry for the specified date and fiscal year version.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year version may not have been properly configured for the specified date. This can happen if the fiscal year version does not include the necessary periods or if the periods are not defined correctly.
  Period Closing: The period for December 31 may have been closed, and no entries are allowed for that date.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a data entry error where the expected entries for that date and fiscal year version were not created or were deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year version in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the fiscal year version includes the necessary periods and that December 31 is included in the defined periods.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it again. This can be done through the transaction code OB52, where you can adjust the period status for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entries:
  
  If there are supposed to be entries for December 31, ensure that they are created. This may involve posting necessary journal entries or adjusting existing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the necessary entries or configurations, consult with your finance team or SAP functional consultant to ensure compliance with accounting practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Configuration of fiscal year variant.
  OB52: Open and close posting periods.
  FB50: General Ledger account posting (to create entries).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on fiscal year variants and period management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AU152 error and ensure that your fiscal year version is correctly configured for the required date.