How To Fix FDC_POSTING_001220 - Fiscal year is not unique in postings for rec. entry &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDC_POSTING_001 - FI Postings

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Fiscal year is not unique in postings for rec. entry &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001220 - Fiscal year is not unique in postings for rec. entry &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001220 indicates that there is a problem with the fiscal year not being unique in the postings for a specific reconciliation entry. This typically occurs when there are multiple entries for the same fiscal year in the reconciliation process, which can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that there are duplicate entries for the same fiscal year in the reconciliation document.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or the posting periods.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues in the database, such as incorrect or incomplete postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the reconciliation entries for the specified account and fiscal year. Ensure that there are no duplicate entries. If duplicates are found, they should be corrected or removed.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that the posting periods are defined properly.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the financial postings. This can often be done using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review the entries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry), F-02 (General Posting), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to analyze the postings.
  Fiscal Year Variant: Understand how fiscal year variants are configured in your SAP system, as this can impact how postings are processed.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FDC_POSTING_001220 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.