How To Fix /ISDFPS/NR042 - &1 - fiscal year &2 for object &3 is not in reference system &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/NR -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: &1 - fiscal year &2 for object &3 is not in reference system &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/NR042 - &1 - fiscal year &2 for object &3 is not in reference system &4 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/NR042 &1 - fiscal year &2 for object &3 is not in reference system &4 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or related modules when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the fiscal year settings for a specific object (like a document or a financial transaction) in relation to the reference system.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Configuration: The fiscal year for the specified object does not exist in the reference system. This can happen if the fiscal year has not been defined or activated in the reference system.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred between systems (e.g., from a non-SAP system to SAP or between different SAP systems), the fiscal year may not be correctly set up in the target system.
  Object-Specific Issues: The object (e.g., a company code, profit center, etc.) may not have the fiscal year defined in the reference system, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the reference system and verify that the fiscal year for the specified object is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the company code or relevant organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Systems:
  
  If you are working with multiple systems, ensure that the fiscal year settings are consistent across all systems involved in the transaction or data transfer.
  
  
  
  Update Reference System:
  
  If the fiscal year is missing in the reference system, you may need to create or update the fiscal year settings in that system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to fiscal year settings and the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP environment, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard fiscal year processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB29 (to maintain fiscal year variants) or OB37 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes) to check and update settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.