How To Fix FDBL020 - No data was read for fiscal year &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDBL - Messages for Function Group DFBL (Balance Display)

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No data was read for fiscal year &1

What causes this issue?

For the selection criteria you entered, no data has been posted in the
system. This could be for the following reasons:
1) No data has been posted in the system.
2) You are not authorized to display this data.
3) The items have alreaady been archived.

System Response

The system cannot display any data.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the selection criteria you entered are correct, for
example, the account or fiscal year, and correct them if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDBL020 - No data was read for fiscal year &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDBL020, which states "No data was read for fiscal year &1," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or data extraction processes in SAP. This error indicates that the system was unable to retrieve any data for the specified fiscal year.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Exists: There may be no financial postings or records for the specified fiscal year in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year: The fiscal year specified in the report or transaction may be incorrect or not defined in the system.
  Data Not Posted: Transactions may not have been posted for that fiscal year, possibly due to timing or operational issues.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may be too restrictive, leading to no data being returned.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data for that fiscal year.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify if there are any postings for the specified fiscal year. You can do this by checking relevant financial documents or reports.
  Verify Fiscal Year: Ensure that the fiscal year specified in the report or transaction is correct and exists in the system.
  Review Selection Criteria: Adjust the selection criteria to be less restrictive to see if data can be retrieved.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified fiscal year.
  Data Posting: If no data exists, ensure that all necessary transactions have been posted for that fiscal year.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to see if data is available.
  Fiscal Year Variant: Check the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration to ensure that the fiscal year is set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial reporting and data extraction for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial modules.