How To Fix FIKW_LOC020 - Report end date &1 is not within selected fiscal year &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIKW_LOC - FI Localization for Kuwait

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Report end date &1 is not within selected fiscal year &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIKW_LOC020 - Report end date &1 is not within selected fiscal year &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIKW_LOC020 indicates that there is an issue with the report end date specified in a financial report. Specifically, the error states that the report end date is not within the selected fiscal year. This can occur in various financial reporting transactions within SAP, particularly when dealing with fiscal year-end reports or financial statements.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Range: The end date specified for the report is outside the range of the selected fiscal year. For example, if the fiscal year is set from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and the report end date is set to January 1, 2024, this error will occur.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in the system may not align with the dates being used in the report.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the report parameters, leading to an invalid date being selected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Report Parameters:
  
  Review the report parameters you have entered, particularly the report end date.
  Ensure that the end date falls within the selected fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  If necessary, check the fiscal year settings in the configuration (transaction code OB29 for fiscal year variant) to ensure they are set correctly.
  Make sure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code is correct and that it matches the reporting period you are trying to analyze.
  
  
  
  Modify the Report Date:
  
  If the report end date is indeed outside the fiscal year, modify it to a valid date that falls within the fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or how to adjust the report parameters, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) if you are working with financial reports.
  Fiscal Year Variants: Understand how fiscal year variants work in SAP, as they define the structure of the fiscal year and how periods are defined.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIKW_LOC020 error and successfully generate your financial report.