How To Fix AU158 - Closed fiscal years for areas &1 and &2 differ by more than &3 years

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Closed fiscal years for areas &1 and &2 differ by more than &3 years

What causes this issue?

The last closed fiscal years for depreciation areas &v1& and &v2& are
separated by more than &v3& years.

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 settings of the depreciation areas for the closed fiscal
years. The closed fiscal years of the areas are not allowed to be more
than &v3& years apart.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU158 - Closed fiscal years for areas &1 and &2 differ by more than &3 years ?

  The SAP error message AU158 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the closed fiscal years between two different areas (usually referring to different ledgers or accounting areas) in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires consistency in the fiscal year settings across different accounting areas, but the closed fiscal years differ by more than the specified number of years.
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings for the two areas (e.g., company code and controlling area) are not aligned. One area may have closed fiscal years that extend further into the past or future than the other.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system where the fiscal year variant settings are not consistent across the relevant areas.
  Data Migration or Changes: If there have been recent changes to the fiscal year settings or data migration activities, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants: Review the fiscal year variants for both areas involved. Ensure that they are set up correctly and consistently. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  Transaction Code OB29: Check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Transaction Code OBA7: Check the assignment of fiscal year variants to company codes and controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Align Closed Years: If the closed fiscal years differ, you may need to align them. This could involve:
  
  Adjusting the closed fiscal years in one of the areas to match the other.
  Opening closed fiscal years if necessary, but be cautious as this can have significant implications on financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to understand the implications of changing fiscal year settings.
  
  
  Transaction Restrictions: If the error occurs during specific transactions, consider whether those transactions are necessary and if they can be postponed until the fiscal year settings are aligned.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not adversely affect other areas of the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to view and modify fiscal year settings.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your configuration before making changes to fiscal year settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP financials for further assistance.