How To Fix FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE020 - No data found for fiscal year &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE - Messages for Package FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE (Balance Display)

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No data found for fiscal year &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE020 - No data found for fiscal year &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE020 ("No data found for fiscal year &1") typically occurs when you are trying to access account balance information for a specific fiscal year, but the system cannot find any data for that year. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Data Exists: There may simply be no postings or transactions recorded for the specified fiscal year in the General Ledger (G/L).
  Incorrect Fiscal Year: The fiscal year you are trying to access may be incorrect or not available in the system.
  Data Not Posted: Transactions may not have been posted to the G/L accounts for that fiscal year.
  Data Archiving: Data for the specified fiscal year may have been archived, making it unavailable for reporting.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may be too restrictive, leading to no data being retrieved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify if there are any postings for the specified fiscal year. You can do this by checking the relevant G/L accounts or using transaction codes like FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display).
  Verify Fiscal Year: Ensure that you are entering the correct fiscal year in your selection criteria. Double-check the fiscal year settings in your configuration.
  Review Posting Periods: Check if the posting periods for the fiscal year are open. If the periods are closed, no new postings can be made.
  Check Archiving Settings: If data archiving is in place, check if the data for the fiscal year has been archived. You may need to restore archived data if necessary.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Modify the selection criteria in your report or transaction to broaden the search parameters, which may help in retrieving the data.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the data or fiscal year settings, consult with your finance or accounting team for clarification.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL3N, FAGLB03, or FAGLBALN for G/L account balance inquiries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more information on G/L account balance reporting and fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE020 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.