How To Fix AU272 - CCode &1: Fiscal year change &2 performed, postprocessing necessary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 272

• Message text: CCode &1: Fiscal year change &2 performed, postprocessing necessary

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year change to fiscal year &V2& in company code &V1& was
finished <ZH>successfully</>.
However, for some fixed assets in the company code <ZH>business errors
</> occurred when determining the annual planned depreciation.

System Response

The new fiscal year &V2& was technically opened in Asset Accounting
though anyway.

How to fix this error?

Start the depreciation recalculation for fiscal year &V2& and then read
the error log.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU272 - CCode &1: Fiscal year change &2 performed, postprocessing necessary ?

  The SAP error message AU272 indicates that a fiscal year change has been performed for a company code, and postprocessing is necessary. This message typically arises in the context of asset accounting (FI-AA) when the fiscal year change process has been executed, but there are still pending tasks or inconsistencies that need to be addressed.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Change Not Fully Completed: The fiscal year change process may have been initiated, but not all necessary steps have been completed.
  Pending Transactions: There may be transactions that were not processed or posted correctly during the fiscal year change.
  Inconsistencies in Asset Data: There could be inconsistencies in the asset master data or transaction data that need to be resolved.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that are not aligned with the fiscal year change process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Status of the Fiscal Year Change: Use transaction code AJAB to check the status of the fiscal year change for the affected company code. Ensure that all necessary steps have been completed.
  Postprocessing: Follow the postprocessing steps as indicated in the SAP documentation. This may involve running specific reports or transactions to clear any pending items.
  Review Asset Transactions: Check for any unposted or erroneous asset transactions that may be causing the issue. Use transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) to review asset details.
  Run Reports: Use the report RAAJAB00 to analyze the fiscal year change and identify any issues that need to be addressed.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Configuration Review: Ensure that the configuration settings for asset accounting are correct and aligned with the fiscal year change process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AJAB: Execute fiscal year change.
  AW01N: Asset Explorer to view asset details.
  RAAJAB00: Report for fiscal year change analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on fiscal year change processes in asset accounting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to error AU272 for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Asset Accounting for further assistance.