How To Fix GX072 - Specify ledger and fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GX - Archiving/Reorganization

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Specify ledger and fiscal year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GX072 - Specify ledger and fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message GX072 ("Specify ledger and fiscal year") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires the specification of a ledger and fiscal year, but these parameters have not been provided or are incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameters: The user did not specify the ledger or fiscal year in the transaction or report.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the ledgers or fiscal years available for the user.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain ledgers or fiscal years.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error or incorrect selection in the input fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify Ledger and Fiscal Year:
  
  Ensure that you enter the correct ledger and fiscal year in the relevant fields before executing the transaction or report.
  Check if the fields are mandatory and ensure they are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the ledgers and fiscal years are correctly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Ensure that the ledger is active and that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified ledger and fiscal year. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction or report you are trying to execute. This may provide additional context on the required parameters.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, the error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly enter data in the relevant fields to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GX072 error and successfully execute the desired transaction or report.