How To Fix H1134 - Activation date (&1) not in current financial year (&2 - &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Activation date (&1) not in current financial year (&2 - &3)

What causes this issue?

You can only ever activate a budgeting rule in the current financial
year.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1134 - Activation date (&1) not in current financial year (&2 - &3) ?

  The SAP error message H1134 indicates that there is an issue with the activation date of a financial document or transaction. Specifically, it means that the activation date provided (denoted as &1) is not within the current financial year, which is defined by the range of years (&2 - &3).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Activation Date: The activation date entered is outside the range of the current financial year.
  Financial Year Settings: The financial year settings in the system may not be configured correctly, or the system may be set to a different fiscal year than expected.
  Document Status: The document or transaction may have been created in a previous financial year and is being attempted to be activated in the current year.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activation Date: Verify the activation date you are trying to use. Ensure that it falls within the current financial year as defined in your SAP system.
  Adjust Financial Year Settings: If the financial year settings are incorrect, you may need to adjust them in the configuration settings. This can typically be done in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the fiscal year variant settings.
  Update Document: If the document was created in a previous year, you may need to either change the activation date to a valid date within the current year or create a new document with the correct date.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the financial year settings or the implications of changing dates, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Understand how your organization defines its fiscal year in SAP. This can be found in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (to maintain fiscal year variant) and OB37 (to define the fiscal year variant).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional context or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the H1134 error and ensure that your activation date aligns with the current financial year.