How To Fix GC102 - Fiscal year & invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Fiscal year & invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC102 - Fiscal year & invalid ?

  The SAP error message GC102 "Fiscal year & invalid" typically occurs when there is an issue with the fiscal year settings in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during posting transactions, running reports, or executing financial processes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Fiscal Year: The fiscal year specified in the transaction or report does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect year being referenced.
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not be properly configured or may not match the fiscal year being referenced.
  Period Status: The fiscal year may be closed, or the posting period may be locked, preventing any transactions from being processed for that year.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to fiscal year variants or periods in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year: Verify that the fiscal year you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  
  Navigate to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings: Ensure that the company code is correctly assigned to the fiscal year variant and that the fiscal year variant is properly configured.
  
  Check the settings under SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Company Code ? Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting periods for the fiscal year are open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  
  Make sure that the period you are trying to post to is open for the specified fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration: If there are configuration errors, you may need to adjust the fiscal year variant settings or the company code settings to ensure they align with your business requirements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for posting periods), SPRO (for configuration), and OB37 (for fiscal year variants).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GC102 error message in SAP.