How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE021 - Fiscal year is not in the time frame

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Fiscal year is not in the time frame

What causes this issue?

The planning profile &V1& in the project determines the time horizon for
cost planning. In this case, the project is assigned to a planning
profile that does not allow data to be entered for the year &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE021 - Fiscal year is not in the time frame ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE021 indicates that the fiscal year you are trying to use is not within the allowed time frame for the planning process. This error typically occurs in the context of financial planning and budgeting within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Financial Planning (FP) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Configuration: The fiscal year you are trying to access may not be configured in the system for the planning period you are working with.
  Time Frame Settings: The planning version or the planning area may have specific time frame settings that do not include the fiscal year you are trying to use.
  Data Locking: The fiscal year may be locked for changes or planning activities, preventing any modifications or entries.
  Incorrect Version: You may be using a planning version that does not include the specified fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the fiscal year you are trying to access is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Check the planning version settings to ensure that it includes the fiscal year you are trying to work with.
  If necessary, create a new planning version that includes the desired fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Frame:
  
  If you have access, adjust the time frame settings in the planning area or version to include the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Unlock Fiscal Year:
  
  If the fiscal year is locked, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to unlock it for planning activities.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to financial planning to understand the specific configuration settings for fiscal years and planning versions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant) and KP06 (for planning) to navigate through the configuration settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and modify planning settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.