How To Fix BK004 - Fiscal year variant & is not allowed

BK004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Fiscal year variant &V1& is assigned to controlling area &V2&. This
fiscal year variant has been deleted from the corresponding master data
table.

System Response

Re-enter fiscal year variant &V1& in the table.
Alternatively, assign a valid fiscal year variant to controlling area
&V2&.

How to fix this error?

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 BK004 - Fiscal year variant & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message BK004, which states "Fiscal year variant & is not allowed," typically occurs when there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration in the SAP system. This error can arise in various financial transactions, such as posting documents or executing reports, where the fiscal year variant is not compatible with the settings or the transaction being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant Assignment: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or the posting period may not be valid for the transaction being executed.
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant company code.
  Period Locking: The posting period may be locked for the fiscal year variant, preventing any transactions from being posted.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not be allowed for the specified fiscal year variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Assignment:
  
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