How To Fix FICUSTOM157 - Wrong fiscal year for down payment req. &1 &2 &3; perform a fis.yr.change

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Wrong fiscal year for down payment req. &1 &2 &3; perform a fis.yr.change

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The reduction records for the down payment request are probably in the
correct fiscal year, but the posting date for the down payment is
earlier than the posting date for the down payment request.

How to fix this error?

In this case, select a later posting date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM157 - Wrong fiscal year for down payment req. &1 &2 &3; perform a fis.yr.change ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM157 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year associated with a down payment request. This error typically arises when the fiscal year of the down payment request does not match the fiscal year of the associated accounting documents or the configuration settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Fiscal Years: The fiscal year of the down payment request does not align with the fiscal year of the related accounting documents.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year settings in the system may not be correctly configured, leading to inconsistencies.
  Document Posting Issues: There may be issues with how documents are posted in the system, especially if they span different fiscal years.
  Year-End Closing: If the fiscal year has been closed, any new transactions or requests for that year may not be allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Perform a Fiscal Year Change: The error message suggests performing a fiscal year change. This can be done through the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods) to ensure that the correct fiscal year is open for posting.
  Check Document Dates: Verify the dates of the down payment request and the related documents to ensure they are within the same fiscal year.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for fiscal years in the SAP system. Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code and that the periods are set up correctly.
  Adjust Down Payment Request: If necessary, adjust the down payment request to align with the correct fiscal year.
  Consult with Finance Team: If the issue persists, consult with your finance team or SAP support to investigate further and ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (to check related documents)
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to fiscal year settings and down payment processing for more detailed information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your down payment requests are processed correctly within the appropriate fiscal year.