How To Fix FK037 - Specify a year which is in the selection list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Specify a year which is in the selection list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK037 - Specify a year which is in the selection list ?

  The SAP error message FK037 ("Specify a year which is in the selection list") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with the selection of fiscal years in reports or postings. This error indicates that the year you are trying to select or process is not available in the selection list provided by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Year Selection: The year you are trying to enter or select is not included in the available fiscal years for the company code or the specific transaction you are working with.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not include the year you are trying to access.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available for the specified year, or the year may not have been opened for posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the fiscal year you are trying to select is included in the variant assigned to your company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Year Selection:
  
  If you are entering a year manually, ensure that it matches one of the years listed in the selection options provided by the system.
  If you are using a report or transaction that allows for year selection, check the dropdown or selection list to see which years are available.
  
  
  
  Open the Year for Posting:
  
  If the year is valid but not open for posting, you may need to open it. This can be done in the transaction code OB52, where you can set the posting periods for the relevant fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or how to adjust them, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to ensure that the correct settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Configure fiscal year variants.
  OB52: Open or close posting periods.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and posting periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FK037 error and successfully select the appropriate fiscal year for your transactions.