How To Fix FSBP_FISCAL_YEAR002 - Enter a start date for the fiscal year in fiscal year &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_FISCAL_YEAR - Fiscal Year Information

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Enter a start date for the fiscal year in fiscal year &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_FISCAL_YEAR002 - Enter a start date for the fiscal year in fiscal year &1 ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_FISCAL_YEAR002 indicates that a start date for the fiscal year has not been entered for the specified fiscal year (denoted as &1 in the error message). This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when trying to perform operations that require a defined fiscal year.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined start date for the specified fiscal year in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The fiscal year has not been properly configured in the system.
  The fiscal year was created but the start date was not entered.
  There may be a configuration issue or oversight during the setup of the fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enter a start date for the fiscal year in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Fiscal Year -> Define Fiscal Year
  
  
  
  
  Select the Fiscal Year:
  
  In the configuration screen, find the fiscal year that corresponds to the error message (the year indicated by &1).
  
  
  
  Enter the Start Date:
  
  Once you have selected the fiscal year, ensure that you enter the start date for that fiscal year. This is typically the first day of the fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the start date, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Configurations:
  
  Ensure that all other necessary configurations related to the fiscal year are correctly set up, such as the end date and any related periods.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the changes, try to perform the operation that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code and that it aligns with the business requirements.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB29 to manage fiscal year variants and OB37 to define fiscal year settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on fiscal year configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Financial Accounting team for further investigation.