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

AB022 - Overview

• 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) >