How To Fix FDBL021 - Only select company codes with the same fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Only select company codes with the same fiscal year

What causes this issue?

The company codes you selected use different fiscal years. This can for
example, mean that one of your company codes uses a fiscal year that
corresponds to the calendar year, but another company code uses a
non-calendar fiscal year. It is worthwhile displaying transaction
figures from accounts in several company codes if the company codes use
the same fiscal year.

System Response

The system does not display any data.

How to fix this error?

Only select company codes that use the same fiscal year. You must have
assigned the same fiscal years to the company codes in Customizing.

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 FDBL021 - Only select company codes with the same fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message FDBL021, which states "Only select company codes with the same fiscal year," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or report that involves multiple company codes that have different fiscal year variants. This can happen in various contexts, such as during financial reporting, consolidation, or intercompany transactions.
  Cause:
  The error arises because SAP requires that all selected company codes share the same fiscal year variant to ensure consistency in financial reporting and data processing. Each company code can have its own fiscal year variant, which defines the start and end of the fiscal year, as well as the posting periods. If you attempt to include company codes with differing fiscal year settings in a single operation, SAP will trigger this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FDBL021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variants).
  Review the fiscal year variants assigned to the company codes you are working with. Ensure that they are the same for all selected company codes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Company Code Selection:
  
  If you need to work with multiple company codes, ensure that you only select those that share the same fiscal year variant. You may need to adjust your selection criteria in the transaction or report you are using.
  
  
  
  Change Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If it is necessary for your business process to have different fiscal year variants, consider changing the fiscal year variant for one or more company codes to align them. This can be done in the same configuration area (OB29), but be cautious as this may have implications for historical data and reporting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the desired functionality is achieved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: Understand how fiscal year variants work in SAP and how they can be configured for different company codes.
  Intercompany Transactions: If you are dealing with intercompany transactions, ensure that all involved company codes are set up correctly to avoid discrepancies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FDBL021 error and proceed with your financial operations in SAP.