How To Fix FMUP138 - Payment &1 &2 &3 and the invoice have different fiscal years

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMUP - Update in Funds Management

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Payment &1 &2 &3 and the invoice have different fiscal years

What causes this issue?

The payment for the invoice could not be updated as the documents are in
different fiscal years. The payment must be updated in the fiscal year
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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?

Carry forward the invoice year for year to the corresponding fiscal year
of the payment and start this program again with the option 'preliminary
check'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMUP138 - Payment &1 &2 &3 and the invoice have different fiscal years ?

  The SAP error message FMUP138 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal years of a payment and the associated invoice. This typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) in SAP, where financial transactions must align with the fiscal year defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A payment is being processed for an invoice that belongs to a different fiscal year.
  The fiscal year of the payment document does not match the fiscal year of the invoice document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMUP138 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Verify the fiscal year settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the fiscal year for both the payment and the invoice is correctly defined and aligned.
  
  
  
  Review Document Dates:
  
  Check the document dates for both the payment and the invoice. Ensure that they fall within the same fiscal year. If the payment is being processed in a new fiscal year, you may need to adjust the payment date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment or Invoice:
  
  If possible, adjust the payment date to match the fiscal year of the invoice.
  Alternatively, if the invoice is incorrect, consider reversing or adjusting the invoice to align with the payment.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction Codes:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction codes for processing payments and invoices. Sometimes, using the wrong transaction can lead to such errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or how to adjust the documents, consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to Funds Management and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Funds Management and fiscal year processing for more detailed guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Invoice), F-53 (Outgoing Payment), and FMX1 (Create Commitment) to ensure proper processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMUP138 error and ensure that payments and invoices are processed correctly within the same fiscal year.