How To Fix AO213 - The fiscal year variant for company code &1 was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 213

• Message text: The fiscal year variant for company code &1 was not found

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year variant for company code &V1& was not found.
Possibly it is not maintained.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing definition of company code &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO213 - The fiscal year variant for company code &1 was not found ?

  The SAP error message AO213 indicates that the system cannot find the fiscal year variant associated with a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of asset accounting or financial transactions where the fiscal year variant is required for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant for the specified company code has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code may be incorrectly configured, or the fiscal year variant may not be assigned to the company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the fiscal year variant may not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the fiscal year variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year Change > Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code:
  
  In the same SPRO path, navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Company Code > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code.
  Select the relevant company code and check if the fiscal year variant is assigned. If not, assign the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, verify that the fiscal year variant was included in the migration process.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code and its associated fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit in financial accounting for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAVC (for fiscal year variant) and OX15 (for company code) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.