How To Fix PFM_EA_PS147 - The fiscal year and the posting date do not correspond to the same year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_EA_PS -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: The fiscal year and the posting date do not correspond to the same year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_EA_PS147 - The fiscal year and the posting date do not correspond to the same year ?

  The SAP error message PFM_EA_PS147 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year and the posting date in a financial transaction. This typically occurs when the posting date of a document does not align with the fiscal year defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Mismatch: The posting date of the transaction falls in a different fiscal year than the one defined for the document or the period being processed.
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in how fiscal years are interpreted.
  Period Closing: The period for the fiscal year may be closed, preventing postings to that year.
  Incorrect Document Date: The document date may be set incorrectly, leading to confusion about which fiscal year it belongs to.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Date: Verify the posting date of the transaction. Ensure that it falls within the correct fiscal year.
  Review Fiscal Year Variant: Check the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration. Ensure that the fiscal year is set up correctly and that the periods are open for posting.
  Adjust Document Date: If the document date is incorrect, adjust it to match the intended fiscal year.
  Open Periods: If the fiscal year is closed, you may need to open the period for posting or create a new document in the correct fiscal year.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or how to proceed, consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB52 to check and manage the open and closed periods for posting.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant can be checked in the configuration under SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Fiscal Year -> Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on fiscal year settings and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your postings align correctly with the fiscal year.