How To Fix M8453 - Choose a fiscal year

M8453 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Choose a fiscal year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8453 - Choose a fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message M8453, which states "Choose a fiscal year," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing when the system requires a fiscal year to be specified for certain transactions. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to post a goods movement, create a material document, or perform inventory adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year: The user has not selected a fiscal year in the transaction screen where it is required.
  
  Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system, or the fiscal year may not be open for posting.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being performed may require a fiscal year to be explicitly defined, especially if it involves financial postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8453 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Fiscal Year:
  
  Ensure that you are in the correct