How To Fix AU103 - The fiscal year variant is not suited for half-periods


AU103 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 103

  • Message text: The fiscal year variant is not suited for half-periods

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  • What causes this issue?

    Fiscal year version &V1& is not suited for half periods, since it is
    not defined with 12 periods. In order to introduce half
    periods, you need a fiscal year version with 12 periods.

    How to fix this error?

    You might need to use a fiscal year version with 12 normal periods for
    Asset Accounting, which is different to that of the general ledger.

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

    Check the fiscal year version for Asset Accounting in FI-AA Customizing.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU103 - The fiscal year variant is not suited for half-periods ?
    The SAP error message AU103 indicates that the fiscal year variant you are trying to use is not suitable for half-periods. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are attempting to perform a transaction that requires the use of half-year periods, but the fiscal year variant is not configured to support this.
    
    Cause: Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant you are using may not be set up to allow for half-year periods. This can happen if the fiscal year variant is defined with a specific structure that does not include half-year periods. Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may require half-year periods, such as certain asset transactions that are relevant for depreciation calculations or asset transfers.
    Solution: Check Fiscal Year Variant Settings: Go to the transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants). Review the settings of the fiscal year variant you are using. Ensure that it is

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