How To Fix G01253 - From year for new group reporting logic is not possible

G01253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 253

• Message text: From year for new group reporting logic is not possible

What causes this issue?

You have specified the fiscal year &V1& for the <LS> from year for new
group logic</>. However, the <LS>year from for line items in SAP S/4HANA
</> is initial.
You can only specify the <LS>from year for new group logic</> if the
<LS>from year for line items in SAP S/4HANA</> is <ZH>not</> initial.

System Response

The global settings are inconsistent and <ZH>cannot</> be saved.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01253 - From year for new group reporting logic is not possible ?

  The SAP error message G01253, which states "From year for new group reporting logic is not possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP Group Reporting when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the fiscal year settings. This error can arise during the setup or execution of group reporting processes, particularly when trying to define or use a fiscal year that is not compatible with the existing configuration.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incompatible Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year you are trying to set or use may not be compatible with the existing settings in the system. This could be due to a mismatch in the fiscal year variant or the period settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for group reporting may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how years are defined or processed.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as missing or incorrect entries