How To Fix FI270 - Document & & & in wrong fiscal year ( current year & )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Document & & & in wrong fiscal year ( current year & )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI270 - Document & & & in wrong fiscal year ( current year & ) ?

  The SAP error message FI270 indicates that a document is being processed in the wrong fiscal year. This typically occurs when a user attempts to post a financial document (like an invoice or journal entry) that is dated in a fiscal year that is not currently open for posting in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Fiscal Year: The fiscal year for the document being posted is closed, meaning that no further postings can be made to that year.
  Incorrect Document Date: The document date may be set to a date in a fiscal year that is not open for posting.
  Posting Period Configuration: The posting periods for the current fiscal year may not be correctly configured, or the specific period may be closed.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Status:
  
  Verify if the fiscal year in question is closed. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system (Transaction Code: OB52).
  If the fiscal year is closed, you may need to open it temporarily for posting or adjust the document date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Date:
  
  Ensure that the document date is set to a date within the open posting periods of the current fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting period settings in the configuration (Transaction Code: OB52) to ensure that the relevant periods are open for posting.
  If necessary, open the required posting periods.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified fiscal year. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the fiscal year or posting periods, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  FB01: To post financial documents.
  FBL1N: To display vendor line items.
  FBL3N: To display G/L account line items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year postings.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for financial accounting to understand the implications of opening or closing fiscal years and posting periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI270 error and successfully post your financial documents.