How To Fix FARR_ANALYTICS013 - Enter a fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ANALYTICS - Analytics

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Enter a fiscal year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ANALYTICS013 - Enter a fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ANALYTICS013 typically indicates that a fiscal year needs to be specified in the context of a financial or analytical report. This error often arises in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when users attempt to access reports or analytics without providing a fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a fiscal year in the selection criteria for the report or transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the system.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view data for the specified fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Fiscal Year: Ensure that you enter a valid fiscal year in the selection screen of the report or transaction that you are trying to access. This is usually a required field.
  Check Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, verify that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up in the system. This can be done in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Fiscal Year Change.
  
  
  User Authorization: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified fiscal year. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  System Updates: Ensure that the system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as sometimes bugs can cause unexpected behavior.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: Understand how fiscal year variants are defined in SAP and how they affect reporting.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on fiscal year settings and reporting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AW01N: Asset Explorer
  S_ALR_87011963: Asset History Sheet
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.