How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL183 - Fiscal year variant & not defined.

/ATL/GENERAL183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & not defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL183 - Fiscal year variant & not defined. ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL183 Fiscal year variant & not defined typically indicates that the fiscal year variant specified in the system is not defined or is not properly configured. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial transactions or when generating reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant that is being referenced in the transaction or report is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the company code or controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction where the fiscal year variant is specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variants.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant you are trying to use is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code:
  
  Use transaction code OB37