How To Fix FE036 - Balance sheet/P+L version & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Balance sheet/P+L version & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE036 - Balance sheet/P+L version & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FE036 typically indicates that there is an issue with the balance sheet or profit and loss (P&L) version that you are trying to use in your financial reporting. This error usually arises when the specified version does not exist in the system or is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Version: The version you are trying to access has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The version may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified version.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the version field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for financial reporting (Transaction Code: OB58).
  Verify that the balance sheet/P&L version you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Version:
  
  If the version does not exist, you can create a new version using the same transaction (OB58).
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you can modify it to ensure it meets your reporting requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the financial reporting version. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the version number or name you are entering to ensure there are no typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring balance sheet/P&L versions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB58: Configuration for Financial Statement Versions.
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FE036 error and successfully access the desired balance sheet or P&L version in SAP.