How To Fix MM004 - Enter a fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter a fiscal year

What causes this issue?

You have entered a month, but not a 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?

Enter a valid fiscal year.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM004 - Enter a fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message MM004, which states "Enter a fiscal year," typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a fiscal year to be specified, but none has been provided. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during inventory management, purchasing, or when processing documents that are time-sensitive.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a fiscal year in the relevant field when prompted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year settings in the system.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify fiscal year settings.
  System Settings: The system may not be properly set up to recognize the fiscal year, especially if it has recently been changed or updated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Fiscal Year: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a