How To Fix H1156 - &1 &2 does not exist in financial year &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 156

• Message text: &1 &2 does not exist in financial year &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1156 - &1 &2 does not exist in financial year &3 ?

  The SAP error message H1156 typically indicates that a specific account or object (like a cost center, internal order, or profit center) does not exist in the specified financial year. This error often arises during processes such as posting transactions, running reports, or executing financial operations where the system checks for the existence of the specified object in the given fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  Object Not Created: The account or object you are trying to use has not been created for the specified financial year.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year: The fiscal year you are trying to access may not be open or may not have the required objects defined.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with the creation of accounts or objects for the new fiscal year.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow for the use of certain accounts or objects in the specified year.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the account or object (e.g., cost center, internal order) exists in the specified financial year. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FS00 for G/L accounts, KS01 for cost centers) and checking the details.
  Create Missing Objects: If the object does not exist, you may need to create it for the specified financial year. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to do this.
  Open the Fiscal Year: If the fiscal year is closed, you may need to open it in the configuration settings (transaction code OB52) to allow postings.
  Review Migration Data: If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary objects were created correctly.
  Consult Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the relevant accounts or objects are set up correctly for the financial year in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KO01: Create Internal Order
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and create financial objects in the system.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.