How To Fix AB022 - The fiscal year variant is not defined or not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: The fiscal year variant is not defined or not maintained

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year variant is not maintained.

System Response

The system terminates further processing in RAUSMQ10.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the fiscal year variant in FI Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB022 - The fiscal year variant is not defined or not maintained ?

  The SAP error message AB022, which states "The fiscal year variant is not defined or not maintained," typically occurs when there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during asset accounting transactions or when trying to post financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly assigned to the company code or the relevant organizational units.
  Inactive Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant exists but is not active or maintained correctly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the fiscal year variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AB022 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to SPRO (Customizing).
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code:
  
  In the same SPRO path, check if the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Company Code > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Status:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is active and has the correct settings for the fiscal year and posting periods.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and use the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB29 (to define fiscal year variants) and OB37 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes) for quick access.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on fiscal year variant configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AB022 error and ensure that the fiscal year variant is properly defined and maintained in your SAP system.