How To Fix GM020 - Version & is not defined in fiscal year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Version & is not defined in fiscal year &

What causes this issue?

An entry does not exist for version &V1& in controlling area &V3& in
fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

You cannot process in this version in fiscal year &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the version for fiscal year &V2& via the customizing
function maintain plan version.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM020 - Version & is not defined in fiscal year & ?

  The SAP error message GM020 typically indicates that there is an issue with the version of the budget or planning data that you are trying to access or use in a specific fiscal year. This error is often encountered in the context of the SAP Public Sector Management (PSM) module, particularly in the area of budget management.
  Cause:
  
  Version Not Defined: The version you are trying to use is not defined for the specified fiscal year in the system. This could happen if the version was not created or activated for that fiscal year.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the budget management settings that prevent the version from being recognized.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the version or fiscal year is incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for budget versions in SAP.
  Ensure that the version you are trying to use is defined for the fiscal year in question.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create a new version or modify an existing one to include the fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Version:
  
  If the version does not exist, you can create it by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., OMPA for version management).
  If it exists but is not activated for the fiscal year, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year settings in your SAP system are correctly configured and that the fiscal year is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the version and fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps related to your version of SAP, as the process may vary slightly depending on the version and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMPA (for version management) and OMPB (for budget management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GM020 error and ensure that the version is properly defined for the fiscal year in your SAP system.