How To Fix AB206 - Simulation variant for assets in current fiscal year not supported

AB206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Simulation variant for assets in current fiscal year not supported

What causes this issue?

You are running a fixed asset simulation with a simulation variant for
company code &V1& in fiscal year &V2&.
This is <ZH>not</> allowed. An asset simulation with simulation variants
is only possible for future fiscal years that are not yet open.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB206 - Simulation variant for assets in current fiscal year not supported ?

  The SAP error message AB206, which states "Simulation variant for assets in current fiscal year not supported," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when trying to perform a simulation for asset transactions in the current fiscal year. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Simulation Variant Configuration: The simulation variant you are trying to use may not be configured to allow simulations for the current fiscal year. This can happen if the variant is set up to only allow simulations for previous fiscal years or if it is not properly defined.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in the system may not allow for simulations in the current year. This could be due to the fiscal year being closed or specific settings that restrict transactions in the current year.
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not support simulations