How To Fix H1006 - Select a financial year

H1006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Select a financial year

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H1006 - Details

• The SAP error message H1006, which states "Select a financial year," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a financial transaction or access financial data without specifying a financial year. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Financial Year: The user has not selected a financial year in the relevant transaction or report.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the financial year.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the financial year field or entered an invalid year.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Financial Year: Ensure that you select a valid financial year in the relevant field before executing the transaction. This is usually a dropdown or input field where you can specify the year.
  Check User Input: Verify that the financial year you are trying to select is within the range of open periods defined in the system.
  Configuration Check: If