How To Fix ACC_AA090 - The ledgers in accounting princ. &1 have different fiscal year variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACC_AA - Message Class for Function Group ACC_AA

• Message number: 090

• Message text: The ledgers in accounting princ. &1 have different fiscal year variants

What causes this issue?

All ledgers of a ledger group that is to be assigned to a depreciation
area in Asset Accounting must use the same fiscal year variant.
However, the ledgers in ledger group &V1&, which is to be assigned to at
least one depreciation area in chart of depreciation &V2&, have
different fiscal year variants.

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?

Assign a different ledger group to the depreciation area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA090 - The ledgers in accounting princ. &1 have different fiscal year variants ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA090 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fiscal year variants between different ledgers in the accounting principle specified. This typically occurs when you are trying to post or process transactions that involve multiple ledgers, and those ledgers are configured with different fiscal year variants.
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: The primary cause of this error is that the ledgers involved in the transaction have been assigned different fiscal year variants. Each fiscal year variant defines the start and end dates of the fiscal year, as well as the number of posting periods.
  Configuration Issues: This can happen due to incorrect configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or Asset Accounting (AA) module, where the fiscal year variants for the ledgers are not aligned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 to view the fiscal year variants.
  Identify the fiscal year variants assigned to the ledgers involved in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If the fiscal year variants are different, you will need to align them. This may involve changing the fiscal year variant for one of the ledgers to match the other.
  Ensure that all ledgers that need to be used together in transactions have the same fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting (transaction code OAAQ) and ensure that the fiscal year variants are correctly assigned to the relevant ledgers.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to make the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: A fiscal year variant defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of periods and special periods. It is crucial for financial reporting and accounting processes.
  Ledgers in SAP: In SAP, ledgers can be used to manage different accounting principles, such as local GAAP, IFRS, etc. Each ledger can have its own fiscal year variant.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.