How To Fix FMCF106 - No automatic fiscal year change: Receiver year before sender year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: No automatic fiscal year change: Receiver year before sender year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF106 - No automatic fiscal year change: Receiver year before sender year ?

  The SAP error message FMCF106, which states "No automatic fiscal year change: Receiver year before sender year," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or document transfers between different fiscal years. This error indicates that there is an attempt to post or transfer a document to a fiscal year that is earlier than the fiscal year of the document being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to post a transaction to a fiscal year that is earlier than the fiscal year of the original document. For example, if you are trying to post a document from fiscal year 2023 to fiscal year 2022, the system will raise this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that do not allow for certain types of postings across fiscal years.
  Document Flow: The error can also occur if there is a misunderstanding in the document flow, where the system expects a certain sequence of fiscal years.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Verify the fiscal year settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the fiscal year you are trying to post to is valid and open for posting.
  Adjust Posting Periods: If you need to post to an earlier fiscal year, you may need to open that fiscal year for posting in the configuration settings. This can be done in the transaction code OB52, where you can adjust the posting periods.
  Correct Document Flow: Review the document flow to ensure that the transactions are being processed in the correct order and that there are no discrepancies in the fiscal years.
  Manual Adjustments: If automatic postings are not allowed, consider making manual adjustments or postings to the correct fiscal year.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your organization's financial processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for managing posting periods) and FB50 (for general ledger postings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post to the desired fiscal year.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not adversely affect other financial processes.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the FMCF106 error in your SAP system.