How To Fix FI_E121 - Document &1 cannot be completed since line item &2 not in fiscal year &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Document &1 cannot be completed since line item &2 not in fiscal year &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E121 - Document &1 cannot be completed since line item &2 not in fiscal year &3 ?

  The SAP error message FI_E121 indicates that a document cannot be completed because a specific line item is not in the correct fiscal year. This typically occurs during financial transactions, such as posting or closing documents, when the system checks the fiscal year of the line items involved.
  Cause:
  
  
  Fiscal Year Mismatch: The line item referenced in the error message is associated with a different fiscal year than the document you are trying to process. This can happen if:
  
  The document is being posted to a fiscal year that is closed.
  The line item was created in a different fiscal year than the one currently being processed.
  
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the fiscal years they can be posted to.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that restrict posting to certain fiscal years.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Verify the fiscal year settings in the system. Ensure that the fiscal year for the line item matches the fiscal year of the document you are trying to complete.
  If the fiscal year is closed, you may need to open it again or post the document in the correct fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Review Document and Line Item:
  
  Check the details of the document and the line item to confirm their fiscal year. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the document details.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Period:
  
  If the posting period is closed, you may need to open the posting period for the relevant fiscal year. This can be done through transaction code OB52, where you can adjust the open and closed periods.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or the implications of changing them, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  If the error persists after checking the above points, consider checking for any custom validations or enhancements that might be affecting the posting process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to fiscal year settings and document posting to understand the implications of fiscal year management in SAP FI.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully complete the document processing.