How To Fix IDCN021 - Financial statement version does not exist

IDCN021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Financial statement version does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN021 - Financial statement version does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IDCN021, which states "Financial statement version does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to generate or display a financial statement version that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Financial Statement Version: The financial statement version you are trying to access has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The financial statement version may not be properly configured or assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the financial statement version.
  Incorrect Input: The financial statement version may have been incorrectly specified in the transaction or report you are trying to run.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Financial Statement Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB58 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger