How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST074 - Deactivation year must be equal to or before year &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Deactivation year must be equal to or before year &4

What causes this issue?

Ledger &V1& cannot be deactivated at the end of year &V2&.

System Response

Ledger &V1& is an extension ledger. The related core ledger &V3& is
deactivated at the end of year &V4&.

How to fix this error?

Extension ledger &V1& must be deactivated for the same year or before
&V4&.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST074 - Deactivation year must be equal to or before year &4 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST074 indicates that there is an issue with the deactivation year specified in a financial document or configuration. Specifically, the error states that the deactivation year must be equal to or before a certain year (denoted as &4 in the message). This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the deactivation of certain accounting documents or configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Year Input: The year you are trying to set for deactivation is later than the current year or a specified reference year in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be settings in the financial accounting configuration that restrict the deactivation of documents to certain years.
  Data Entry Error: A simple mistake in entering the year can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Year: Verify the year you are trying to set for deactivation. Ensure that it is equal to or earlier than the year indicated in the error message.
  Adjust the Deactivation Year: If you have mistakenly entered a future year, change it to the correct year that complies with the system's requirements.
  Review Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, review the financial accounting configuration settings to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the deactivation of documents for the specified year.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on deactivating accounting documents and the associated year restrictions.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes related to financial accounting, such as FB08 (Reverse Document) or other related transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform deactivation actions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your financial accounting tasks in SAP.