How To Fix GK616 - Selection criteria unsuitable in regards to fiscal year/period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Selection criteria unsuitable in regards to fiscal year/period

What causes this issue?

This report contains the
<DS:GLOS.352A9505D3895CD5E10000009B38F974>consolidation group</>, the
<DS:DE.FC_DDSUMCG>totals consolidation group</> or a version- and
date-sensitive <DS:GLOS.36E680856DD22633E10000009B38F984>navigation
attribute</> as a characteristic.
In this case, the <DS:GLOS.3526B86EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>fiscal year
</> and the period are used (a) to determine which consolidation units
are included in the consolidation group or (b) to determine the
attributes that belong to an organizational unit (
<DS:GLOS.3528EBD4E8AA5570E10000009B38F983>consolidation unit</>,
<DS:GLOS.3526B7C1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>partner unit</> or
<DS:GLOS.3526B7CEAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>investee unit</>). The
selection of the fiscal year and period are invalid (at this time):
The report was defined using a form which has at least three cells (or
three lines or columns). The selection of these cells overlap with
respect to the dimension, (totals) consolidation group, version, fiscal
year and period. In at least two of these cells (but not in all cells)
the highest fiscal year specified and the highest period specified are
the same. If no period was specified, the value 16 is used for the
period.
Example: A consolidation group is to contain data for fiscal year X in
three columns. These columns are to reflect the following period
values:
Period 1
Period 2
Periods 1-2

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Use the characteristics <DS:DE.FC_REF_RYEAR>reference fiscal year</>
and <DS:DE.FC_REF_PERID>reference period</>.
In the earlier example, you could assign reference period 1 to the
first column, and reference period 2 to the other two columns; or you
could assign reference period 2 to all three columns.
or
Simplify the selection so that there is no overlapping between the
cells with the same maximum fiscal year, and the same maximum period.
Use the option of cell calculation or column calculation in the form.
In the earlier example, you could define the third column as the total
of the first two columns.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK616 - Selection criteria unsuitable in regards to fiscal year/period ?

  The SAP error message GK616 ("Selection criteria unsuitable in regards to fiscal year/period") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the fiscal year/period specified in your selection criteria and the data available in the system. This can happen in various SAP transactions, particularly those related to financial reporting or planning.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year/Period: The fiscal year or period you are trying to select does not exist in the system or is not valid for the data you are trying to access.
  Data Availability: The data for the specified fiscal year/period may not have been posted yet or may have been archived.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the fiscal year variant settings or in the controlling area settings.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may not align with the fiscal year settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year/Period: Verify that the fiscal year and period you are trying to access are valid. You can do this by checking the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration.
  Review Data Posting: Ensure that there are postings for the specified fiscal year/period. If there are no postings, you may need to adjust your selection criteria.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Modify your selection criteria to match the available fiscal year/period in the system.
  Configuration Review: If you suspect a configuration issue, review the settings for the fiscal year variant and controlling area to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes, such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items), or others related to financial reporting.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant defines how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods). You can check this in the configuration under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified fiscal year/period.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and requirements.