How To Fix FICUSTOM400 - Maximum CO fiscal year &1 is beyond planning horizon &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Maximum CO fiscal year &1 is beyond planning horizon &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM400 - Maximum CO fiscal year &1 is beyond planning horizon &2 ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM400 indicates that the maximum fiscal year for a cost object (like a cost center or internal order) exceeds the planning horizon defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial planning and budgeting within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Configuration: The fiscal year for the cost object is set to a year that is beyond the planning horizon defined in the system settings.
  Planning Horizon Settings: The planning horizon may be configured to limit the number of years for which planning can be done, and the fiscal year you are trying to use exceeds this limit.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the fiscal year is incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Horizon Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for planning in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Look for the settings related to the planning horizon and verify the maximum fiscal year allowed.
  Adjust the planning horizon if necessary to include the fiscal year you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Fiscal Year:
  
  If the fiscal year is set incorrectly, you may need to change it to a valid year that falls within the defined planning horizon.
  This can typically be done in the master data of the cost object (e.g., cost center, internal order).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to financial planning and budgeting to understand the implications of changing the planning horizon or fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KP06: Cost Center Planning
  KPF6: Internal Order Planning
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the planning horizon or fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICUSTOM400 error and continue with your planning activities in SAP.