How To Fix 6P369 - The fiscal year variant is not maintained in the material master record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 369

• Message text: The fiscal year variant is not maintained in the material master record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P369 - The fiscal year variant is not maintained in the material master record ?

  The SAP error message 6P369 indicates that the fiscal year variant is not maintained in the material master record. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires the fiscal year variant to be defined for a material, but it has not been set up in the material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant has not been assigned to the material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during the creation or maintenance of the material master record.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly maintained in the material master record. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) to access the material master record.
  
  
  
  Select the Appropriate Views:
  
  Choose the views that are relevant to the material (e.g., Accounting, Plant Data, etc.).
  
  
  
  Maintain Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  In the Accounting view, look for the field related to the fiscal year variant. Ensure that the correct fiscal year variant is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the fiscal year variant is not available, you may need to check the configuration in the system. This can be done through transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants) to ensure that the fiscal year variant is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Material Master Data: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes various views such as Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Accounting.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master.
  If you are unsure about which fiscal year variant to use, consult with your finance or controlling department for guidance.
  After making changes, test the transaction that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.