How To Fix PFM_01CA216 - Fiscal year date and file date do not match!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Fiscal year date and file date do not match!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_01CA216 - Fiscal year date and file date do not match! ?

  The SAP error message PFM_01CA216 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year date and the file date in a financial transaction or posting. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, especially when dealing with year-end processes, closing periods, or when importing data from external sources.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Configuration: The fiscal year settings in SAP may not align with the dates being used in the transaction or file. For example, if the fiscal year is set to run from January to December, but the file date is set to a date outside of this range, the error will occur.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed or not open for the date being used. If you are trying to post a transaction in a closed period, it will trigger this error.
  Data Import Issues: If you are importing data from an external system, the dates in the file may not correspond to the fiscal year settings in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Verify the fiscal year settings in SAP. Ensure that the fiscal year is correctly configured and that the dates being used in your transaction or file fall within the defined fiscal year.
  
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods: Check the posting periods to ensure that the period for the date you are trying to post is open. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Period Locking > Open and Close Posting Periods.
  Make sure the relevant period is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Adjust File Dates: If you are importing data, ensure that the dates in the file match the fiscal year dates in SAP. You may need to adjust the dates in the source file before importing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your configuration or version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB52 (to manage posting periods) and OB29 (to configure fiscal year variants) to help resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to fiscal year settings or posting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PFM_01CA216 error in SAP.