How To Fix FMPP030 - Only one changeable fiscal year allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPP - Planning processor

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Only one changeable fiscal year allowed

What causes this issue?

You are using a number of changeable elements (key figures) that are
defined for different fiscal years. Changeable key figures are only
permitted in a layout if they use the same fiscal year.

System Response

The layout is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

Only use one fiscal year in all changeable columns. Either switch the
key figures with the different fiscal year to a display column, or use
the same fiscal year for all key figures.

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 FMPP030 - Only one changeable fiscal year allowed ?

  The SAP error message FMPP030: Only one changeable fiscal year allowed typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when you attempt to make changes to the fiscal year settings in a way that is not permitted by the system's configuration. This error is often related to the management of fiscal years in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the closing of periods or fiscal year-end processes.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Changeable Fiscal Years: The system is configured to allow only one fiscal year to be changeable at a time. If you attempt to change settings or post transactions in more than one fiscal year that is marked as changeable, this error will be triggered.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in fiscal year management.
  Period Locking: If the fiscal year has been closed or locked for certain transactions, trying to make changes can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Verify the fiscal year settings in the SAP system. Ensure that only one fiscal year is set to be changeable. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check and adjust the period settings.
  
  
  Close Unused Fiscal Years: If there are multiple fiscal years that are still open and changeable, consider closing the ones that are not in use.
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the fiscal year settings.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance, especially if there are custom configurations in place.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: To manage the open and closed periods for fiscal years.
  OB29: To configure fiscal year variants.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to fiscal year management and period closing procedures.
  Testing: If changes are made, ensure to test in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMPP030 error and manage your fiscal year settings effectively.