How To Fix XW065 - Different fiscal years cannot be merged

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Different fiscal years cannot be merged

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW065 - Different fiscal years cannot be merged ?

  The SAP error message XW065, which states "Different fiscal years cannot be merged," typically occurs when there is an attempt to merge or consolidate financial data from different fiscal years in a way that is not allowed by the system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial reporting, closing processes, or when trying to perform certain operations in the SAP system that involve fiscal year data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: The error usually arises when the fiscal year variants for the data being processed do not match. For example, if one set of data is from a fiscal year that runs from January to December and another set is from a fiscal year that runs from April to March, the system will not allow them to be merged.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the financial settings of the SAP system, where the fiscal year settings