How To Fix FICUSTOM337 - Dif. cash effectivity year of invoice/purchase order &3/&4; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Dif. cash effectivity year of invoice/purchase order &3/&4; see long text

What causes this issue?

You are processing an invoice that refers to the purchase order &V3& /
Item &V4&. This message is to notify you that the year of cash
effectivity of the invoice ( &V1& ) differs from the year of cash
effectivity of the purchase order item ( &V1& ).
Where does the year of cash effectivity come from?
For a purchase order, the system normally determines the year of cash
effectivity from the delivery date and the terms of payment.
For an invoice, the system normally determines the year of cash
effectivity from the baseline date for payment for the calculation of
the due date and the terms of payment for the vendor line item.
Note that the fiscal year change can affect the year of cash
effectivity.

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?

Use a different purchase order or change the invoice.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can use this check to ensure that the year of cash effectivity is
consistent throughout the entire business process.
The delivery setting for this message is a warning. You can change the
message type in Customizing activity <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_BUD_SM30>Change
Message Control</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM337 - Dif. cash effectivity year of invoice/purchase order &3/&4; see long text ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM337 indicates a discrepancy between the cash effectivity year of an invoice and the corresponding purchase order. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where the cash flow or accounting period for the invoice does not align with that of the purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Effectivity Years: The invoice and the purchase order are set to different cash effectivity years. This can happen if the invoice is created in a different fiscal year than the purchase order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how cash effectivity is determined, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of invoices or purchase orders can lead to mismatched years.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Invoice and Purchase Order Dates: Review the dates on both the invoice and the purchase order. Ensure that they are within the same fiscal year.
  Adjust the Cash Effectivity Year: If the invoice is in the wrong year, you may need to adjust it to match the purchase order's cash effectivity year.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to cash management and effectivity years in your SAP system. Ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. This can provide specific guidance on how to resolve the issue.
  Recreate the Invoice: If necessary, you may need to delete the incorrect invoice and recreate it with the correct details.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to review or create documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on cash management and effectivity years to ensure compliance with your organization's financial policies.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant familiar with your specific SAP configuration.