How To Fix FIPL_SAFT082 - Fiscal year of ending date is different from fiscal year field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPL_SAFT - SAFT: Message Class

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Fiscal year of ending date is different from fiscal year field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIPL_SAFT082 - Fiscal year of ending date is different from fiscal year field ?

  The SAP error message FIPL_SAFT082 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year of the ending date and the fiscal year specified in the relevant field. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings or reporting where the fiscal year needs to be consistent across all related data.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Fiscal Years: The ending date of a transaction or report falls into a different fiscal year than what is specified in the fiscal year field.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date entered may be incorrect or not aligned with the fiscal calendar defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the SAP system, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the ending date of the transaction or report. Ensure that it falls within the correct fiscal year as defined in your SAP configuration.
  Review Fiscal Year Settings: Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code: OB29) and ensure that the fiscal year settings are correctly defined.
  Adjust Fiscal Year Field: If the ending date is correct, you may need to adjust the fiscal year field to match the fiscal year of the ending date.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for your organization regarding fiscal year handling in SAP.
  Test in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the issue in a test environment to understand the root cause without affecting production data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant configuration) and FBL1N (for vendor line items) to troubleshoot further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to fiscal year settings or to the transactions in question.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.