How To Fix FGV553 - Define year-dependent data

FGV553 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FGV - Fiscal year variants

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Define year-dependent data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FGV553 - Define year-dependent data ?

  The SAP error message FGV553, which states "Define year-dependent data," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when the system requires specific configuration for year-dependent data that has not been set up correctly. This error is often related to settings in the financial accounting module, particularly in areas like asset accounting, cost centers, or profit centers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Year-Dependent Data: The error usually indicates that the system is expecting certain year-dependent settings or data that have not been defined. This could include settings for fiscal years, depreciation areas, or other financial parameters that vary by year.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a lack of configuration in the relevant areas of the SAP system, such as missing entries in the Customizing settings for financial accounting.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for accounts, cost centers, or profit centers may not have been set up to include year-dependent information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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