How To Fix FAA_POST214 - &1: Legacy data transfer not possible; more than 1 fiscal year open


FAA_POST214 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FAA_POST - FIAA Posting Messages (Object-Oriented Kernel)

  • Message number: 214

  • Message text: &1: Legacy data transfer not possible; more than 1 fiscal year open

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_POST214 - &1: Legacy data transfer not possible; more than 1 fiscal year open ?
    The SAP error message FAA_POST214 indicates that a legacy data transfer is not possible because more than one fiscal year is open in the system. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to post legacy data (such as asset acquisitions or transfers) while multiple fiscal years are open for posting.
    
    Cause: Multiple Fiscal Years Open: The primary cause of this error is that the system has more than one fiscal year open for posting. In SAP, you can only perform certain operations, like legacy data transfers, when there is only one fiscal year open. Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the asset accounting module may allow multiple fiscal years to be open, which can lead to this error during legacy data transfer.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Close Unnecessary Fiscal Years: Check the fiscal year settings in your SAP system. You can do this

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