How To Fix FOT_B2A421 - A fiscal year must be delimited exactly for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_B2A - Messages Administration Report Electronic Data Transmission

• Message number: 421

• Message text: A fiscal year must be delimited exactly for company code &

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the update of data for the electronic return for tax on
sales/purchases. In this case, the delimited period must match the
legally required settlement period exactly. This also applies to
settlement according to fiscal periods.
Company code &V1& settles according to calendar years and the fiscal
periods specified do not correspond exactly to a calendar year.

System Response

The system cannot execute the taxes on sales/purchases settlement within
electronic communication with authorities.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_B2A421 - A fiscal year must be delimited exactly for company code & ?

  The SAP error message FOT_B2A421 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year settings for a specific company code in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the fiscal year is not properly defined or delimited for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Fiscal Year Definition: The fiscal year for the company code has not been completely defined. This could mean that the start and end dates of the fiscal year are not set correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the fiscal year variant settings.
  Missing Periods: The periods for the fiscal year may not be defined, or there may be gaps in the periods that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code is correctly defined and that all periods are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Define Fiscal Year for Company Code:
  
  Use transaction code OB37 (Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant).
  Verify that the company code is assigned to the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Delimit Fiscal Year:
  
  If the fiscal year is not delimited, you can delimit it using transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Ensure that the fiscal year is open for the periods you need to work with.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting module to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  OB37: Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FOT_B2A421 and ensure that the fiscal year is properly delimited for the specified company code.