How To Fix FICUSTOM087 - FM fiscal year falls after fiscal year of the related invoice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 087

• Message text: FM fiscal year falls after fiscal year of the related invoice

What causes this issue?

The document that you have posted references document &V1&\&V2&\&V3&.
Document &V1&\&V2&\&V3& is in fiscal year &V4& in Funds Management.
The posting is rejected because the documents have different fiscal
years.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Post the current document in accordance with the Funds Management fiscal
year.
Use fiscal year change operations in Funds Management to adjust the
fiscal year of the Funds Management document accordingly.
You can deactivate this message.
<ZH>Note</>
Note that inconsistencies can arise between the Funds Management data
and the FI data in this case. We therefore advise <ZH>against</>
deactivating this message.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM087 - FM fiscal year falls after fiscal year of the related invoice ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM087 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year of a financial document (such as a journal entry or a payment) and the fiscal year of the related invoice. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that references an invoice from a different fiscal year than the one you are currently working in.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Mismatch: The most common cause is that the invoice you are trying to reference was created in a different fiscal year than the one you are currently in.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the current transaction may be closed or restricted, preventing the transaction from being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict posting to certain fiscal years or periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year of Invoice: Verify the fiscal year of the invoice you are trying to reference. You can do this by looking at the invoice document in the system.
  Adjust Posting Year: If you need to post a transaction related to an invoice from a previous fiscal year, you may need to change the posting year or period to match the invoice's fiscal year.
  Open Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period for the fiscal year of the invoice is open. You can check this in the configuration settings or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  Repost in Correct Year: If the transaction is meant to be posted in the current fiscal year, consider whether it is appropriate to create a new invoice or adjust the existing one to align with the current fiscal year.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the implications of changing fiscal years or posting periods, consult with your finance team or SAP support for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the invoice and its details.
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in SPRO under Financial Accounting to see how fiscal years and posting periods are set up.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post your transaction.