How To Fix G00036 - Specify a fiscal year for the selection of line items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Specify a fiscal year for the selection of line items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00036 - Specify a fiscal year for the selection of line items ?

  The SAP error message G00036, which states "Specify a fiscal year for the selection of line items," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a fiscal year to be specified, but it has not been provided. This error is common in financial reporting and line item display transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year: The most common cause is that the fiscal year field is left blank in the selection criteria of the report or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the fiscal year when prompted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Fiscal Year: When you encounter this error, check the selection screen of the report or transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that you have entered a valid fiscal year in the appropriate field.
  Check User Input: If you are using a variant for the report, ensure that the variant includes the fiscal year parameter.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the system. Ensure that the fiscal year settings are correctly defined in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction you are using to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  Fiscal Year Variants: In SAP, fiscal year variants define the fiscal year structure, including the number of periods and special periods. You can check and configure these in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting (FI) settings.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering all required fields when executing reports to avoid such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G00036 error and successfully execute your desired report or transaction.