How To Fix KEO202 - The number of fiscal years exceeds the defined limits

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 202

• Message text: The number of fiscal years exceeds the defined limits

What causes this issue?

The system found an inconsistency when checking the
<DS:TX.KEO_ANZAHL_GESCHAEFTSJAHRE>completeness interval for the
standard hierachy</>: Fiscal year variant &V1& is assigned to the
controlling area. The system determined the appropriate fiscal year
from the &V2& key date. From this fiscal year and the correction value
&V3& fiscal year(s), the resulting fiscal year is &V4&. However, &V4&
is not created for this fiscal year variant.

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?

Create the missing fiscal years in variant &V1&
<DS:TRAN.OB29>->Proceed</>
or reduce the completeness interval accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO202 - The number of fiscal years exceeds the defined limits ?

  The SAP error message KEO202, which states "The number of fiscal years exceeds the defined limits," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when there is an attempt to process data that exceeds the allowed number of fiscal years defined in the system settings.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Configuration: The error is often caused by the configuration settings in the controlling area or company code that limit the number of fiscal years that can be processed. If you are trying to post or analyze data that goes beyond this limit, the system will trigger this error.
  Data Entry: Attempting to enter or process data for a fiscal year that is not allowed by the current configuration.
  System Settings: The settings for the fiscal year variant may not be aligned with the data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KEO202 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP. This can typically be found in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  
  
  Review the fiscal year variant settings to ensure that the number of allowed fiscal years is sufficient for your needs.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Number of Fiscal Years:
  
  If necessary, adjust the settings to allow for more fiscal years. This may involve changing the configuration to extend the number of years that can be processed.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Periods:
  
  Ensure that the periods for the fiscal years you are trying to access are open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI/CO consultant to ensure that the fiscal year settings align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: For managing open and closed posting periods.
  SPRO: For accessing configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the fiscal year settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.