How To Fix F6018 - The &1 in FM area &2 are already year-dependent

F6018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The &1 in FM area &2 are already year-dependent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6018 - The &1 in FM area &2 are already year-dependent ?

  The SAP error message F6018 indicates that there is an issue related to the year-dependent settings in a Financial Management (FM) area. Specifically, it suggests that the specified object (e.g., a budget, commitment, or other financial data) is already set up to be year-dependent, and you are attempting to perform an action that is not compatible with this setting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Year-Dependent Configuration: The FM area you are working with has been configured to handle data in a year-dependent manner. This means that the financial data is organized and processed based on specific fiscal years.
  Incompatible Action: You may be trying to enter or modify data in a way that is not allowed for year-dependent objects. For example, you might be trying to create a new budget or modify an existing one without specifying the fiscal year.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the FM area to ensure that it is set up correctly for