How To Fix APERB206 - CoCds &1 and &2 have different fiscal year variants in ledger &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: CoCds &1 and &2 have different fiscal year variants in ledger &3

What causes this issue?

The company codes &V1& and &V2& have different fiscal year variants in
ledger &V3&.
The period entered is <ZH>not</> unique.

System Response

Therefore the depreciation run <ZH>cannot</> be started.

How to fix this error?

Enter only company codes that have the same fiscal year variant in
ledger &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APERB206 - CoCds &1 and &2 have different fiscal year variants in ledger &3 ?

  The SAP error message APERB206 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fiscal year variants for the company codes involved in a transaction or process within a specific ledger. This error typically arises when you attempt to post or process transactions that involve multiple company codes that have different fiscal year variants.
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: The company codes (&1 and &2) have been configured with different fiscal year variants, which means they have different fiscal year structures (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Ledger Configuration: The ledger (&3) is set up in a way that it expects the company codes to have the same fiscal year variant for processing transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the APERB206 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to view the fiscal year variants assigned to the company codes.
  Ensure that both company codes (&1 and &2) have the same fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Change Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the company codes need to have the same fiscal year variant, you can change the fiscal year variant for one of the company codes using the same transaction (OB29).
  Be cautious when changing fiscal year variants, as this may affect historical data and reporting.
  
  
  
  Review Ledger Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the ledger (&3) in the transaction code OB22 to ensure it is set up correctly to handle the company codes involved.
  If necessary, adjust the ledger settings to accommodate the different fiscal year variants, but this may not always be advisable depending on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  It is advisable to consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of changing fiscal year variants and to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that transactions can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: A fiscal year variant defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Company Code: A company code is the smallest organizational unit in SAP for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Ledger: In SAP, a ledger is used to record financial transactions and can be configured to meet specific reporting requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.