How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC152 - FI document change for &1 &2 fiscal year &3 failed with exception code &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC - Central Finance Accounting Document generation

• Message number: 152

• Message text: FI document change for &1 &2 fiscal year &3 failed with exception code &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC152 - FI document change for &1 &2 fiscal year &3 failed with exception code &4 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC152 indicates that there was a failure when attempting to change a Financial Accounting (FI) document for a specific fiscal year. The message typically includes placeholders for specific values, such as the document number (&1), the company code (&2), the fiscal year (&3), and an exception code (&4).
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Document Locking: The document you are trying to change may be locked by another user or process.
  Posting Period: The posting period for the fiscal year may be closed, preventing any changes to the document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the change from being processed.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application logic.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Locking:
  
  Verify if the document is currently being edited by another user. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the document.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period for the fiscal year is open. You can check this in transaction OB52 or OB29 to see if the period is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to change the document. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Analyze Exception Code:
  
  The exception code (&4) can provide more specific information about the nature of the error. You can look up the exception code in the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further details.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data issues. You can use transaction FB03 to display the document and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FB03 - Display Document
  SM12 - Display and Delete Locks
  OB52 - Open and Close Posting Periods
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.