How To Fix MQ590 - Closed year &1 in company code &2 and area &3 incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Closed year &1 in company code &2 and area &3 incorrect

What causes this issue?

The last closed year must be exactly one year before current fiscal
year &4&. Only then is the changeover possible.

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?

The closed year is before the current fiscal year:
Carry out year-end closing for Asset Accounting and close the year.
<DS:TRAN.AJAB>Proceed</>
The closed year is either after or the same as the current fiscal year:
Carry out the fiscal year change for the company code until the current
fiscal year is exactly one year after the last closed year.
<DS:TRAN.AJRW>Execute fiscal year change</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ590 - Closed year &1 in company code &2 and area &3 incorrect ?

  The SAP error message MQ590 "Closed year &1 in company code &2 and area &3 incorrect" typically occurs when there is an attempt to post or process transactions in a closed fiscal year for a specific company code and area (such as a cost accounting area). This error indicates that the system is preventing actions that would affect financial data in a year that has already been closed.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Fiscal Year: The primary cause of this error is that the fiscal year specified in the error message has been closed in the system, meaning that no further postings or adjustments can be made for that year.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the correct status of the fiscal year for the specified company code and area.
  Posting Attempts: Users may be attempting to post transactions (like journal entries, invoices, etc.) that are not allowed in a closed year.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Status:
  
  Verify the status of the fiscal year in the relevant company code and area. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OB52 for fiscal year variant).
  Ensure that the fiscal year is indeed closed and that the period you are trying to post to is not open.
  
  
  
  Open the Fiscal Year:
  
  If necessary and appropriate, you can open the closed fiscal year for the specific company code and area. This can be done through the same configuration settings (Transaction Code: OB52).
  Note that this should be done with caution and typically requires proper authorization and justification, as it can affect financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Post in an Open Period:
  
  If the fiscal year cannot be opened, consider posting the transaction in an open period of the current or next fiscal year, if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of opening a closed year or if you need to make adjustments, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting standards and practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage the open and closed periods for posting.
  FBL1N/FBL3N: To view line items for vendors or G/L accounts, which may help in understanding the context of the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to make the posting has the necessary authorizations to perform actions in the specified company code and area.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MQ590 error and ensure that your postings are made in the correct periods.