How To Fix F7246 - Delimit the fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F7 - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Delimit the fiscal year

What causes this issue?

You have delimited fiscal periods but not the fiscal year for these.

How to fix this error?

Delimit the fiscal year for these fiscal periods.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F7246 - Delimit the fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message F7246 "Delimit the fiscal year" typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction or perform an operation that requires a fiscal year to be defined or delimited, but the fiscal year is not properly set up in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents, running reports, or executing certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Not Defined: The fiscal year has not been defined in the system for the relevant company code.
  Fiscal Year Not Delimited: The fiscal year has been defined but not delimited, meaning that the system does not recognize the end of the fiscal year.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect configuration settings in the financial accounting module.
  Posting Periods: The posting periods for the fiscal year may not be open, or the current date may fall outside the defined posting periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Fiscal Year:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year).
  Ensure that the fiscal year is defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Delimit Fiscal Year:
  
  If the fiscal year is defined but not delimited, you can delimit it using the same transaction (OB29). Make sure to set the end date for the fiscal year correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the posting periods. Ensure that the current date falls within an open posting period for the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the financial accounting module to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F7246 error and ensure that your fiscal year is properly defined and delimited in the SAP system.