How To Fix O3153 - Starting year is greater than current year of company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Starting year is greater than current year of company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3153 - Starting year is greater than current year of company code & ?

  The SAP error message O3153 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year settings for a company code. Specifically, it means that the starting year for the fiscal year variant you are trying to use is greater than the current year of the company code. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or configuration that involves fiscal years, and the system is unable to process it due to the year mismatch.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code has a starting year that is set to a future year.
  System Date: The current system date is set to a year that is less than the starting year of the fiscal year variant.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may not be properly configured to reflect the correct fiscal year settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  Find the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code and check its settings.
  Ensure that the starting year is not set to a future year compared to the current year.
  
  
  
  Adjust Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (Edit Company Code Data).
  Verify the settings for the company code, especially the fiscal year settings.
  Make sure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned and that the starting year is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check System Date:
  
  Ensure that the system date is set correctly. You can check the system date by using the transaction code SM51 (to see the system status) or by checking the system log.
  If the system date is incorrect, you may need to contact your system administrator to correct it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on how to properly configure fiscal years.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to perform the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These define how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit in SAP for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants) and OBY6 (Edit Company Code Data) for managing fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O3153 error and ensure that your fiscal year settings are correctly configured.