How To Fix FQ888 - Deferral/temporary waiver in different fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 888

• Message text: Deferral/temporary waiver in different fiscal year

What causes this issue?

You want to enter a deferral or temporary waiver order.
The fiscal year for this order is different from the fiscal year of the
order which is to be deferred or waived temporarily.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ888 - Deferral/temporary waiver in different fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message FQ888, which indicates a "Deferral/temporary waiver in different fiscal year," typically arises in the context of financial transactions involving deferrals or waivers that are not aligned with the fiscal year settings in the system. This error can occur during the processing of financial documents, particularly in the areas of accounts receivable or accounts payable.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Misalignment: The error often occurs when a transaction is being processed that involves a deferral or waiver that is intended for a different fiscal year than the one currently being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not allow for deferrals or waivers to be applied across different fiscal years.
  Document Date: The document date or posting date may fall into a different fiscal year than the one expected for the deferral or waiver.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed for the fiscal year in which the deferral or waiver is intended to be applied.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Ensure that the fiscal year settings in the SAP system are correctly configured. This includes checking the fiscal year variant and the associated periods.
  Adjust Document Dates: Review the document dates and ensure they are set to the correct fiscal year. If necessary, adjust the dates to align with the intended fiscal year.
  Open Posting Periods: Verify that the posting periods for the relevant fiscal years are open. If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to process the transaction.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to deferrals and waivers in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Ensure that the settings allow for the intended transactions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling deferrals and waivers, as well as any related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on handling deferrals and waivers.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that may help in troubleshooting, such as FB50 (General Ledger), F-02 (Post Document), or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user processing the transaction has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform actions related to deferrals and waivers.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant who specializes in SAP FI for further assistance.