How To Fix BRAIN220 - There may not be more than 199 fiscal year variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 220

• Message text: There may not be more than 199 fiscal year variants

What causes this issue?

The values for the fiscal year variants are converted into an internal
integer value, the master data ID (SID). This SID may not be greater
than 199 for the fiscal year variant.
The value can be exceeded when either more than 199 entries are in table
T009 or if there are omissions in the number assignment.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you have more than 199 fiscal year variants, you should determine how
many of them you actually use and delete the rest.
Check the status of the number range responsible for the SID assignment
of 0FISCVARNT. To do this, in InfoObject maintenance for 0FISCVARNT,
choose <LS>Extras</> <LS>-> Number Range Object -> For SIDs</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN220 - There may not be more than 199 fiscal year variants ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN220 indicates that there is a limitation in the number of fiscal year variants that can be created in the system. Specifically, the system restricts the number of fiscal year variants to a maximum of 199. This error typically occurs when an attempt is made to create or modify a fiscal year variant that would exceed this limit.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the system already has 199 fiscal year variants defined, and any attempt to create a new one will trigger this error.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the error may arise due to incorrect configuration or attempts to duplicate existing fiscal year variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Existing Fiscal Year Variants: Check the existing fiscal year variants in your SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for fiscal year variants (Transaction Code: OB29).
  Delete Unused Variants: If there are any fiscal year variants that are no longer in use, consider deleting them to free up space for new variants. Ensure that these variants are not linked to any active company codes or controlling areas.
  Consolidate Variants: If possible, consolidate fiscal year variants. For example, if multiple variants are similar, you might be able to combine them into a single variant.
  Check for Duplicates: Ensure that you are not trying to create a duplicate fiscal year variant. If a variant with the same configuration already exists, you will need to use that instead of creating a new one.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing fiscal year variants effectively.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: A fiscal year variant defines the fiscal year for a company code, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (to maintain fiscal year variants) and OB37 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to fiscal year variants that may address this limitation or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.