How To Fix AB201 - Quarterly reporting is not possible for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Quarterly reporting is not possible for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB201 - Quarterly reporting is not possible for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message AB201, which states "Quarterly reporting is not possible for company code &1," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to perform quarterly reporting for a company code that is not set up to allow it. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Configuration: The company code in question may not be configured to allow quarterly reporting. This can happen if the settings for the fiscal year or the reporting periods are not correctly defined.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not support quarterly reporting. For example, if the fiscal year variant is set to a yearly basis, quarterly reporting will not be possible.
  Asset Accounting Settings: The settings in Asset Accounting may not be configured to allow for quarterly reporting, which can include settings related to depreciation areas or reporting periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Company Code -> Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code) and verify the settings for the company code.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code allows for quarterly reporting.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Use transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is set up to allow for quarterly periods. If it is not, you may need to create a new fiscal year variant that supports quarterly reporting and assign it to the company code.
  
  
  
  Asset Accounting Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for Asset Accounting by navigating to SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Asset Accounting -> Integration with General Ledger -> Define Depreciation Areas.
  Ensure that the depreciation areas are set up correctly to allow for quarterly reporting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings or how to change them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, OB29, SPRO, and OABN (for Asset Accounting).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to quarterly reporting and company code settings.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the quarterly report to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AB201 error and successfully perform quarterly reporting for the specified company code.