How To Fix FMCE602 - Target fiscal year must be different from the source fiscal year

FMCE602 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCE - Cover Eligibility Messages

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Target fiscal year must be different from the source fiscal year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCE602 - Target fiscal year must be different from the source fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message FMCE602 ("Target fiscal year must be different from the source fiscal year") typically occurs in the context of financial management, particularly when dealing with budget transfers or adjustments between fiscal years in the Funds Management (FM) module.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction that involves transferring or adjusting budget amounts from one fiscal year to another, but the target fiscal year specified is the same as the source fiscal year. The system requires that the target fiscal year must be different to ensure proper financial reporting and compliance with fiscal year regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Ensure that you are selecting different fiscal years for the source and target. Review the fiscal year settings in your transaction to confirm that they are indeed different.
  
  
  Review Transaction Logic: If you are using a custom program or transaction, verify the logic