How To Fix S5020 - Fiscal year &1 conversion error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S5 - Confirmation dialog boxes

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Fiscal year &1 conversion error

What causes this issue?

Financial year &V1& conversion error when calling function module
'CONVERT_YEAR_WITH_THRESHOLD'.

System Response

Processing canceled.

How to fix this error?

Specify the financial year as a two or four digit number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S5020 - Fiscal year &1 conversion error ?

  The SAP error message S5020, which indicates a "Fiscal year &1 conversion error," typically arises during the conversion of fiscal year data in the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the migration of data from one fiscal year to another or when performing year-end closing activities.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not match the fiscal year settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the fiscal year, such as missing entries or incorrect postings.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the fiscal year in the SAP system may not be set up correctly.
  Period Locking: The periods for the fiscal year may be locked, preventing any changes or postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Verify that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code is correct. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OB29).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is properly defined and that it matches the expected fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data related to the fiscal year. This may involve reviewing financial postings and ensuring that all necessary entries are present.
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Items) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) to review postings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the fiscal year in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  If changes are made, ensure to test them in a development or quality environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  
  Unlock Periods:
  
  If the periods for the fiscal year are locked, you may need to unlock them temporarily to allow for the necessary changes or postings. This can be done in the transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OB29 (Fiscal Year Variant), OB52 (Change View "Period Locking")
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for specific error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to fiscal year settings and data migration processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the S5020 error in your SAP system.