How To Fix /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL187 - Report fiscal year is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Report fiscal year is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL187 - Report fiscal year is required ?

  The SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL187 indicating "Report fiscal year is required" typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when executing certain transactions that require a fiscal year to be specified. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the execution of reports, posting transactions, or when running specific programs that involve financial data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year: The most common cause of this error is that the fiscal year has not been specified in the report or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the fiscal year in the required field.
  Program Logic: If the program or report is designed to require a fiscal year but does not have the logic to handle cases where it is not provided, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Fiscal Year: Ensure that you enter the fiscal year in the relevant field when executing the report or transaction. This is often a mandatory field.
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up and assigned to the relevant company codes.
  
  
  Review User Input: Double-check the input fields in the transaction or report to ensure that all required fields, including the fiscal year, are filled out correctly.
  Consult Documentation: If you are using a custom report or program, consult the documentation or the developer to understand how the fiscal year is handled and if there are any specific requirements.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be related to fiscal year reporting, such as:
  
  FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display)
  FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display)
  FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display)
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering the fiscal year in financial transactions and reports.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the required reports or transactions in SAP.