How To Fix FICO1118 - &1 requires a calendar to be entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: &1 requires a calendar to be entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1118 - &1 requires a calendar to be entered ?

  The SAP error message FICO1118 indicates that a calendar needs to be specified for a particular financial transaction or process. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO) modules when the system requires a fiscal calendar to be defined for a specific company code or controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Calendar Assignment: The company code or controlling area does not have a fiscal calendar assigned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The calendar may not be properly configured in the system.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a calendar that has not been defined for the relevant entity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FICO1118 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Calendar Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (for company code) or OKKP (for controlling area).
  Verify if a fiscal calendar is assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  
  
  
  Assign a Calendar:
  
  If no calendar is assigned, you can create or assign a fiscal calendar:
  
  In OB29, select the company code and assign the appropriate fiscal year variant.
  In OKKP, select the controlling area and ensure it has a fiscal year variant assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured in OB37. Check the settings for the fiscal year variant to ensure it aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Context:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for the company code or controlling area you are working with.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in management accounting that represents a closed system for cost accounting purposes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI/CO consultant for further investigation, as there may be additional configuration or data issues that need to be addressed.