How To Fix F4579 - Fiscal year & is marked as a shortened fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 579

• Message text: Fiscal year & is marked as a shortened fiscal year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4579 - Fiscal year & is marked as a shortened fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message F4579 indicates that the fiscal year you are trying to process is marked as a shortened fiscal year. This typically occurs when the fiscal year has been defined in the system with a different number of periods than the standard 12 months, which can affect various financial processes, including posting transactions, running reports, and closing periods.
  Cause:
  
  Shortened Fiscal Year Configuration: The fiscal year has been set up in the system to have fewer than the standard 12 periods. This can happen due to specific business requirements or changes in accounting practices.
  Incorrect Posting Period: You may be trying to post a transaction in a period that is not valid for the shortened fiscal year.
  System Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system for the fiscal year variant may not align with the transactions being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured for the periods you need.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Periods:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the open and closed posting periods.
  Make sure that the period you are trying to post to is open and valid for the shortened fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Dates:
  
  If you are trying to post a transaction, ensure that the document date and posting date fall within the valid periods of the shortened fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or need to make changes, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting standards and practices.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling fiscal year settings and related error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: In SAP, fiscal year variants define how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Shortened Fiscal Year: This is often used in cases where a company may have a shorter accounting period due to mergers, acquisitions, or changes in business operations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define fiscal year variants.
  OB52: Open and close posting periods.
  FBL1N, FBL3N, FBL5N: To check vendor, G/L, and customer line items, respectively, which may help in understanding the context of the error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message F4579 and ensure that your financial transactions are processed correctly within the SAP system.