How To Fix FE033 - Balance sheet/P+L is new

FE033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Balance sheet/P+L is new

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE033 - Balance sheet/P+L is new ?

  The SAP error message FE033, which states "Balance sheet/P+L is new," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a financial report or transaction that requires a specific version of the balance sheet or profit and loss statement (P&L) that has not yet been created or activated in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  New Version Not Activated: The balance sheet or P&L version you are trying to access has been newly created but not yet activated in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly related to the financial statement versions.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the new version of the financial statement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB58 (for balance sheet) or OB59 (for P&L).
  Check if the version you are trying to access is listed and ensure it is activated. If it is not activated, activate