How To Fix FAGL_VPROV011 - Fiscal year/period (FISCPER) is not selected as a characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_VPROV - Messages for Generation and Use of Virtual InfoProviders

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Fiscal year/period (FISCPER) is not selected as a characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_VPROV011 - Fiscal year/period (FISCPER) is not selected as a characteristic ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_VPROV011 indicates that the fiscal year/period (FISCPER) is not selected as a characteristic in the context of a report or a data extraction process. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires the fiscal year/period to be included in the selection criteria, but it has not been configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The fiscal year/period characteristic is not included in the selection criteria of the report or data extraction.
  Configuration Issues: The report or data extraction process may not be configured to include the fiscal year/period as a necessary characteristic.
  Data Source Limitations: The data source being used may not support the fiscal year/period characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Report Configuration:
  
  Go to the report or transaction that is generating the error.
  Check the selection criteria to ensure that the fiscal year/period (FISCPER) is included as a characteristic.
  If it is missing, add it to the selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Extraction Settings:
  
  If you are using a data extraction tool (like SAP BW), ensure that the InfoProvider or data source includes the fiscal year/period as a characteristic.
  Modify the data extraction settings to include FISCPER.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the fiscal year/period data. Sometimes, authorization issues can prevent certain characteristics from being available.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report or transaction to understand the required characteristics and how to configure them.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your SAP version or configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL3N, or FBL5N for displaying line items, which may also involve fiscal year/period selection.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message FAGL_VPROV011 for patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP reporting and data extraction to better understand how to configure reports and handle characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_VPROV011 error and successfully include the fiscal year/period in your report or data extraction process.