How To Fix FT053 - Version & is not year dependent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Version & is not year dependent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT053 - Version & is not year dependent ?

  The SAP error message FT053 indicates that the version specified in a financial transaction is not year-dependent. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling when a user attempts to use a version that is not configured to be year-dependent in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Version Configuration: The version you are trying to use is not set up to be year-dependent in the system. In SAP, versions can be configured to be either year-dependent or independent, and if a version is set as independent, it cannot be used in transactions that require year-dependent versions.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a year-dependent version, but the version you selected does not meet this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Settings: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for versions in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Verify if the version you are using is set to be year-dependent. If it is not, you may need to create a new version that is year-dependent or modify the existing version settings.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Version: 
  
  If the version you are trying to use is not year-dependent, consider using a different version that is configured to be year-dependent for the specific transaction you are executing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to version management in financial transactions to understand the implications of year-dependent and independent versions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for version configuration) and others related to financial reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on version management.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change version settings or to execute the transactions you are attempting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FT053 error and continue with your financial transactions in SAP.