How To Fix FICUSTOM094 - Document to be processed has been selected for the fiscal year change

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Document to be processed has been selected for the fiscal year change

What causes this issue?

You want to change or refer to a document selected for fiscal year
change.

System Response

The system does not allow you to edit documents with this status.

How to fix this error?

Change the fiscal year for the selected document and edit the document
again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM094 - Document to be processed has been selected for the fiscal year change ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM094 indicates that a document you are trying to process has been selected for a fiscal year change. This typically occurs during the period-end closing process when the system is transitioning from one fiscal year to another.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Fiscal Year Change Process: The document is part of the fiscal year-end closing process, and the system is preventing further processing until the fiscal year change is completed.
  Open Periods: The document may be in a period that is not open for posting in the new fiscal year.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that are not aligned with the fiscal year change process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Complete Fiscal Year Change:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year change process is completed. This involves running the necessary transactions to close the previous fiscal year and open the new one.
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the open and closed periods for the relevant company code and ensure that the periods are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Review the status of the document that is causing the error. If it is in a state that prevents processing (e.g., it is locked or in a pending state), you may need to resolve that first.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to fiscal year change in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured for the new fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling fiscal year changes and related error messages.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  F.01: To run financial statements and check for discrepancies.
  F.16: To reverse documents if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to fiscal year-end processing and error messages for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that your team is trained on the fiscal year-end closing process and that you have up-to-date documentation on your organization's specific procedures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FICUSTOM094 error and continue with your financial processing.