How To Fix FARP_MESSAGE021 - Clearing fiscal year is missing. Contact your system administrator.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARP_MESSAGE - message for ap/ar apps

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Clearing fiscal year is missing. Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARP_MESSAGE021 - Clearing fiscal year is missing. Contact your system administrator. ?

  The SAP error message FARP_MESSAGE021 ("Clearing fiscal year is missing. Contact your system administrator.") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and is related to the clearing of open items in accounts. This error indicates that the system cannot find a fiscal year for clearing, which is necessary for processing financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year for the clearing process may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the fiscal year variant is not properly set up or if the relevant settings in the financial accounting module are incomplete.
  Incorrect Posting Period: The posting period may not be open for the fiscal year in question, preventing any clearing activities from being processed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the fiscal year or the accounts involved in the clearing process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OB29) and verify that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined and assigned to the company code.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant includes the necessary periods for the transactions you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting periods (Transaction Code: OB52) to ensure that the relevant fiscal year and periods are open for posting. If they are closed, you may need to open them temporarily to allow for the clearing process.
  
  
  
  Review Clearing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the clearing settings in the relevant accounts are correctly configured. This includes checking the account types and ensuring that they are set up to allow for clearing.
  
  
  
  Consult with System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your system administrator or SAP support team. They can provide further insights and may need to check for any system-specific configurations or issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Run reports to check for any inconsistencies in the data that may be causing the issue. This may involve checking for open items that should have been cleared or any discrepancies in account balances.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  FBL1N/FBL3N/FBL5N: Display Vendor/Customer/GL Account Line Items (to check for open items)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and clearing processes for additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FARP_MESSAGE021 error in SAP.