How To Fix AU399 - Specify a valid fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 399

• Message text: Specify a valid fiscal year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU399 - Specify a valid fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message AU399, which states "Specify a valid fiscal year," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a financial transaction or posting that requires a fiscal year to be specified, but the fiscal year provided is either invalid or not recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Fiscal Year: The fiscal year entered does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the fiscal year has not been defined in the system.
  Fiscal Year Not Open: The fiscal year may exist, but it is not open for posting. In SAP, fiscal years can be closed for certain periods, preventing any further postings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified fiscal year.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year: Verify that the fiscal year you are trying to use is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system:
  
  Go to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Ensure that the fiscal year you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Open the Fiscal Year: If the fiscal year exists but is closed, you may need to open it for posting:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Open and Close Fiscal Year.
  Open the fiscal year for the relevant periods.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to post in the specified fiscal year. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Correct Posting Date: Ensure that the posting date of the transaction falls within the open periods of the fiscal year. If the date is outside the allowed range, it may trigger this error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB52 to manage the open and closed periods for posting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year postings.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter fiscal years and understand the implications of fiscal year settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AU399 error and successfully process your financial transactions.