How To Fix IDCN021 - Financial statement version does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 > Master Records > Financial Statement Versions).
  Verify if the financial statement version you are trying to use exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Financial Statement Version:
  
  If the version does not exist, you can create a new financial statement version by using the same transaction code (OB58).
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you can modify it to ensure it meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Financial Statement Version:
  
  Ensure that the financial statement version is assigned to the relevant company code. This can be done in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the financial statement version. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Review Input Parameters:
  
  Double-check the input parameters in the transaction or report to ensure that the correct financial statement version is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB58: To manage financial statement versions.
  FS00: To manage G/L accounts, which may be relevant if the financial statement version is linked to specific accounts.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing financial statement versions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to financial statement versions.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.