How To Fix FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE021 - Only select company codes with the same fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Only select company codes with the same fiscal year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE021 - Only select company codes with the same fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE021 indicates that there is an issue with the selection of company codes that have different fiscal years. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires the company codes involved to share the same fiscal year variant.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to run a report or transaction (like the balance sheet or financial statement) that involves multiple company codes.
  The selected company codes have different fiscal year variants, meaning they do not have the same start and end dates for their fiscal years.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to view the fiscal year variants assigned to each company code.
  Ensure that the company codes you are trying to include in your report or transaction have the same fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Modify Selection Criteria:
  
  If you need to include multiple company codes in your report, ensure that you only select those that share the same fiscal year variant.
  You may need to adjust your selection criteria to exclude company codes with different fiscal years.
  
  
  
  Change Fiscal Year Variant (if applicable):
  
  If it is necessary for your business process, you can consider changing the fiscal year variant for one of the company codes. This should be done with caution and typically requires thorough planning and consideration of the implications on financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines the start and end of the fiscal year for a company code and can vary between different company codes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant settings) and FBL3N (for account balance display) to troubleshoot and analyze the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By ensuring that you are only selecting company codes with the same fiscal year variant, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE021 error and proceed with your reporting or transaction.