How To Fix ACC_AA098 - Fiscal year variant &1 and fiscal year var. &2 have different end dates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Fiscal year variant &1 and fiscal year var. &2 have different end dates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA098 - Fiscal year variant &1 and fiscal year var. &2 have different end dates ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA098 indicates that there is a mismatch between the end dates of two different fiscal year variants. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting, where different fiscal year variants are used for different company codes or areas within the same company.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to post an asset transaction that involves two different fiscal year variants.
  The fiscal year variant for the asset (or the company code) has an end date that does not match the end date of the fiscal year variant being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to display the fiscal year variants.
  Verify the end dates for the fiscal year variants involved (i.e., &1 and &2 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Align End Dates:
  
  If the end dates are different, you may need to align them. This could involve changing the fiscal year variant for one of the company codes or areas to match the other.
  Ensure that all relevant company codes and areas are using the same fiscal year variant if they are meant to be aligned.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data (transaction code AS03) to see which fiscal year variant is assigned to the asset.
  Ensure that the asset is assigned to the correct fiscal year variant that matches the company code's fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, you may need to adjust the configuration in the Asset Accounting settings to ensure that the fiscal year variants are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on how to handle fiscal year variants in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACC_AA098 error and ensure that your asset accounting transactions can be processed without issues.