How To Fix FKKFMCHK013 - Invoice &1 &2 is for a year that is two or more years in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKFMCHK - Funds Management Checks/Derivations in FI-CA

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Invoice &1 &2 is for a year that is two or more years in the future

What causes this issue?

You want to post a clearing document in Contract Accounts Receivable and
Payable that
references to an invoice that is dated more than one fiscal year ago.
Funds Management supports the clearing of invoices for the next year.
However, if the fiscal year of the clearing document is more than one
year after the fiscal year of the invoice, the posting is rejected.

System Response

The document is not posted.

How to fix this error?

Where possible, clear all the line items in the document that can be
cleared.
Transfer line items from the previous year to the current fiscal year.
You may have to make several transfers one after another, as the system
only allows line items to be transferred from one year to the next.
Clear the transferred invoices.

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 FKKFMCHK013 - Invoice &1 &2 is for a year that is two or more years in the future ?

  The SAP error message FKKFMCHK013 indicates that an invoice is being processed for a year that is two or more years in the future. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of contract accounting or billing.
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The invoice date or the billing period specified in the invoice is set to a date that is beyond the acceptable range defined in the system settings.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have configuration settings that restrict processing of invoices for future dates beyond a certain threshold (usually one year).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry, where the date was incorrectly inputted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Invoice Dates: Review the invoice date and ensure that it is not set to a future date that exceeds the allowed range. Adjust the date to a valid period.
  Configuration Review: If you have the necessary permissions, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to billing and invoicing. Look for settings that define the maximum allowable future date for invoices.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team: If you are unsure about the configuration settings or how to change them, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error was due to incorrect data entry, correct the invoice details and reprocess the invoice.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable) to understand the rules around invoice processing.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in invoice processing are trained on the correct procedures to avoid future occurrences of this error.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue and successfully process the invoice.