How To Fix AU090 - Fiscal year variant & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU090 - Fiscal year variant & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message AU090, which states "Fiscal year variant & is not defined," typically occurs when the system cannot find a defined fiscal year variant for the specified company code or controlling area. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing entries in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant has not been defined in the system for the company code or controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be assigned correctly to the company code or controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the fiscal year variant code being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the fiscal year variant may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year Change ? Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Create a new fiscal year variant if it does not exist or ensure that the existing one is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  After defining the fiscal year variant, ensure it is assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Navigate to SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year Change ? Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code.
  Assign the fiscal year variant to the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Verify that the fiscal year variant code being used in the transaction is correct and matches the defined codes in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the fiscal year variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport request to ensure it included the necessary configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for any specific configurations related to your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variant) and OB37 (Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the AU090 error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AU090 error and ensure that the fiscal year variant is properly defined and assigned in your SAP system.