How To Fix BP373 - Sender and receiver must work with the same fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Sender and receiver must work with the same fiscal year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP373 - Sender and receiver must work with the same fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message BP373 ("Sender and receiver must work with the same fiscal year") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with business partners (BPs) in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year settings of the sender and receiver entities involved in a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Mismatch: The sender and receiver business partners are configured with different fiscal year variants. For example, one might be using a calendar year (January to December), while the other is using a non-calendar fiscal year.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the business partners may not align, leading to discrepancies in fiscal year definitions.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may require both parties to have the same fiscal year settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for both the sender and receiver business partners.
  Verify the fiscal year variant assigned to each business partner.
  Ensure that both business partners are using the same fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Business Partner Configuration:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to change the fiscal year variant for one of the business partners to match the other.
  This can typically be done in the SAP GUI under the transaction code BP (Business Partner) or through the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Financial Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing the fiscal year settings, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of such changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: In SAP, fiscal year variants define the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of periods and the start and end dates. It is crucial for financial reporting and accounting processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (to maintain fiscal year variants) and BP (to manage business partners).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring business partners and fiscal year settings.
  
  By ensuring that both the sender and receiver business partners are aligned in their fiscal year configurations, you should be able to resolve the BP373 error and proceed with your transactions.