How To Fix FCOM_EXP031 - Fiscal year &1 was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_EXP - EXP: Messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Fiscal year &1 was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_EXP031 - Fiscal year &1 was not found ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_EXP031 indicates that the specified fiscal year (denoted by &1) was not found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial operations, such as when trying to execute a report, posting a transaction, or performing a financial closing.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year: The fiscal year you are trying to access may not be defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured or assigned to the company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the fiscal year entered in the transaction.
  Inactive Fiscal Year: The fiscal year may exist but is not active for the current operations or reporting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified fiscal year.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Ensure that the fiscal year in question is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code.
  This can be checked in the same configuration area under Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the fiscal year entered in the transaction to ensure it is correct and matches the defined fiscal years in the system.
  
  
  
  Activate Fiscal Year:
  
  If the fiscal year exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or ensure that it is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the fiscal year. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  OB29 (to check fiscal year variants)
  OB37 (to check company code assignments)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to fiscal year handling.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.