How To Fix FG104 - Year number is in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Year number is in the future

What causes this issue?

During your program selection, you specified a fiscal year in the
future.

System Response

Caution

How to fix this error?

Please check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG104 - Year number is in the future ?

  The SAP error message FG104 ("Year number is in the future") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction or access data for a year that is beyond the current year. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Material Management (MM), where date-related entries are involved.
  Cause:
  
  Future Year Entry: The user is trying to enter or process data for a year that is greater than the current year.
  System Date Settings: The system date may be incorrectly set, leading to confusion about what the current year is.
  Configuration Issues: Certain configurations in the system may allow for future year postings, but if not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Year: Verify the year you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is not greater than the current year.
  System Date: Check the system date settings. Ensure that the server or client date is correctly set to the current date.
  Transaction Validity: If you are trying to post a transaction for a future year intentionally, check if your organization allows future year postings and if the necessary configurations are in place.
  Configuration Settings: If future year postings are required, consult with your SAP administrator to review the configuration settings in the relevant modules (e.g., fiscal year variant settings).
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform transactions in the desired year.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Check the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration. This can be found in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working in to understand how year handling is managed.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.