How To Fix FSBP_FISCAL_YEAR012 - Enter the fiscal year end in fiscal year &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_FISCAL_YEAR - Fiscal Year Information

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter the fiscal year end in fiscal year &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_FISCAL_YEAR012 - Enter the fiscal year end in fiscal year &1 ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_FISCAL_YEAR012 indicates that the system requires you to enter the fiscal year end for a specific fiscal year (denoted as &1 in the message). This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when the system is trying to process transactions or reports that depend on the fiscal year settings.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year End Date: The fiscal year end date has not been defined for the specified fiscal year in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have attempted to perform an action that requires fiscal year end information without having it set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  Verify that the fiscal year variant associated with the company code has the fiscal year end date defined.
  
  
  
  Define Fiscal Year End:
  
  If the fiscal year end is not defined, you will need to enter it. This typically involves specifying the last day of the fiscal year for the relevant fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly assigned to the fiscal year variant. You can check this in transaction code OBY6.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  If you are entering data manually, double-check that you are entering the correct fiscal year and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used in SAP to define how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., whether it is a calendar year, a non-calendar year, etc.).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants) and OBY6 (Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to fiscal year settings and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the fiscal year end is correctly configured in your SAP system.