How To Fix KE159 - Select one fiscal year only when specifying the periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Select one fiscal year only when specifying the periods

What causes this issue?

You cannot archive specific periods of more than one fiscal year.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to archive only some periods of a fiscal year, enter only
one fiscal year.
If you want to archive data from more than one fiscal year in the same
job, to not enter specific periods.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE159 - Select one fiscal year only when specifying the periods ?

  The SAP error message KE159 ("Select one fiscal year only when specifying the periods") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) reports or transactions where you are trying to analyze or report on cost center accounting, internal orders, or other CO-related data. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify a single fiscal year when selecting periods for your report or analysis.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user attempts to select multiple fiscal years or a range of fiscal years while specifying periods in a report or transaction that only allows for a single fiscal year. This is a restriction in the SAP system to ensure that the data being analyzed is consistent and relevant to a single fiscal year.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE159 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Your Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered in the report or transaction. Ensure that you are only selecting one fiscal year.
  
  
  Adjust the Period Selection: If you need to analyze data over multiple periods, ensure that those periods belong to the same fiscal year. For example, if you want to analyze data for January to March, make sure that all selected periods are within the same fiscal year.
  
  
  Use the Correct Fiscal Year: If you need to analyze data from different fiscal years, you will need to run separate reports for each fiscal year instead of trying to combine them in one report.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or how to adjust your report, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources specific to the transaction or report you are using.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you believe it is a system error, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to controlling, such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Orders: Actual Line Items), or KSV1 (Cost Centers: Plan/Actual Comparison).
  Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that you are aware of the fiscal year variant settings in your SAP system, as these settings define how fiscal years are structured and how periods are assigned.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional context or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE159 error and successfully run your reports or transactions in SAP.