How To Fix FMKU038 - The fiscal years of sender and receiver must be consecutive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMKU - FM budgeting, kernel utilities

• Message number: 038

• Message text: The fiscal years of sender and receiver must be consecutive

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year of the receiver must be the next fiscal year after the
fiscal year of the sender.
<ZH>Receiver Fiscal Year = Sender Fiscal Year + 1</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change one of the fiscal years accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMKU038 - The fiscal years of sender and receiver must be consecutive ?

  The SAP error message FMKU038 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fiscal years between the sender and receiver in a financial transaction. This typically occurs in the context of budget transfers or postings where the fiscal year of the source (sender) and the target (receiver) must be consecutive. 
  Cause:
  
  Non-Consecutive Fiscal Years: The fiscal year of the sender (e.g., the budget or cost center from which funds are being transferred) is not directly followed by the fiscal year of the receiver (e.g., the budget or cost center to which funds are being transferred). For example, if the sender is in fiscal year 2022, the receiver should be in fiscal year 2023.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year settings in the system may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in how fiscal years are recognized.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting periods for the sender and receiver may not align properly, causing the system to reject the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Verify the fiscal year settings for both the sender and receiver. Ensure that they are set up correctly in the system and that the fiscal years are indeed consecutive.
  Adjust Posting Periods: If the fiscal years are correct, check the posting periods for both the sender and receiver. Make sure that the periods are open for posting and that they align with the fiscal years.
  Use Correct Transaction Codes: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction codes for budget transfers or postings. Sometimes, using the wrong transaction can lead to this error.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or how to resolve the issue, consult with your finance or accounting team. They may have insights into the fiscal year structure and can help you make the necessary adjustments.
  Review SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional guidance or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budget Transfer) or FMAVC (Budget Availability Control) that may be involved in the process.
  Fiscal Year Variant: Understand the fiscal year variant settings in your SAP system, as these define how fiscal years are structured and can impact transactions.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on financial management and error messages related to budget and fiscal year postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMKU038 error and implement a solution to resolve it.