How To Fix APERB204 - Indicator for differing fiscal year variants not set in CoCd &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APERB - Error Messages for Periodic Posting Run

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Indicator for differing fiscal year variants not set in CoCd &1

What causes this issue?

You have entered a ledger group on the selection screen.
However, in Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</> the <DS:DE.XDFYV>
Alternative Fiscal Year Variants</> indicator is <ZH>not</> set for
company code &V1&.

System Response

Posting of depreciation per ledger group is <ZH>not</> possible in
company code &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Start the depreciation run <ZH>without</> entering a ledger group.
If you want to post depreciation only for a certain ledger group,
contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

In company code &V1&, check if the prerequisites are met for activating
posting of depreciation per ledger group:
Activating the function in company code &V1& only makes sense if
different fiscal year variants are used in different ledgers.
<ZH>No</> further restarts of depreciation runs are allowed.
If you activate this function during the fiscal year, it can result in
inconsistent depreciation values. We recommend activating this function
at the fiscal year change.
To activate this function, in Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</>
under <DS:SIMG.FIAA_BEW_GJAHR_NEWGL_DC>Allow Differing Variants for
Depreciation Areas with G/L Integration</>, set the <LS>Alternative
Fiscal Year Variants</> indicator.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APERB204 - Indicator for differing fiscal year variants not set in CoCd &1 ?

  The SAP error message APERB204 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fiscal year variants between the company code (CoCd) and the controlling area. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires consistency between these two entities, such as during the assignment of cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling-related activities.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: The company code and the controlling area are set up with different fiscal year variants. This means that the periods defined for financial reporting in the company code do not align with those in the controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the fiscal year variant for the controlling area has not been properly assigned to the company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the APERB204 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code.
  Go to the transaction code OKKP to check the fiscal year variant assigned to the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If the fiscal year variants are different, you will need to either change the fiscal year variant of the company code or the controlling area to ensure they match.
  If you decide to change the fiscal year variant, ensure that it is appropriate for your business processes and that it complies with any legal requirements.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Controlling Area:
  
  If necessary, you can reassign the controlling area to the company code with the correct fiscal year variant. This can be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to ensure that any changes made are in line with your organization's financial reporting requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  OKKP: Maintain Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and their configuration.
  
  By ensuring that the fiscal year variants for both the company code and the controlling area are aligned, you should be able to resolve the APERB204 error and proceed with your transactions without further issues.