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

FR191 - Overview

• 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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FR191 - Details

• 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,