How To Fix GU953 - You can only use fiscal years with line item tables

GU953 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 953

• Message text: You can only use fiscal years with line item tables

What causes this issue?

You can only restrict the data to be processed via the fiscal year with
line item tables.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GU953 - Details

• The SAP error message GU953, "You can only use fiscal years with line item tables," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a fiscal year variant that is not compatible with the line item tables in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting and controlling modules, particularly when dealing with fiscal year settings and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant being used is not set up to support line item tables. This can happen if the fiscal year variant is defined as a non-calendar year or if it does not align with the requirements of the line item tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial accounting settings, particularly in the definition of fiscal year variants and their assignment to company codes.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to the fiscal year, such as