How To Fix FR191 - Does fiscal year correspond to selected posting period ?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Does fiscal year correspond to selected posting period ?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR191 - Does fiscal year correspond to selected posting period ? ?

  The SAP error message FR191, which states "Does fiscal year correspond to selected posting period?", typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the fiscal year and the posting period you are trying to use in a financial transaction. This error is common in financial modules like FI (Financial Accounting) and can arise during various activities such as posting invoices, journal entries, or other financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Fiscal Year and Posting Period: The fiscal year you are trying to use does not match the posting period you have selected. For example, if you are trying to post a transaction in a period that belongs to a different fiscal year, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies between the fiscal year and the posting periods.
  Closed Periods: The posting period you are trying to access may be closed for posting, which can also lead to this error.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the selected period or fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Period: Verify that the posting period you are trying to use is open and corresponds to the correct fiscal year. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) and checking the settings.
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code is correctly set up and that the fiscal year matches the posting period. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Adjust Transaction Date: If the transaction date is set to a period that does not match the fiscal year, consider changing the transaction date to a valid date that corresponds to the fiscal year and posting period.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the selected period. This can be checked with your SAP security administrator.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  SPRO: Access to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials for guidance on posting periods and fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FR191 error and successfully post your financial transactions.