How To Fix BRAIN618 - Unable to move &1; fiscal year variant is ambiguous

BRAIN618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Unable to move &1; fiscal year variant is ambiguous

What causes this issue?

Variable &V1& contains a fiscal year period which is to be moved by &V2&
periods. Before this can occur, the fiscal year variant must first be
specified clearly so that the number of periods in the fiscal year can
be determined.

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 the fiscal year variant exists as a variable, you enter a value for
this variable. If the fiscal year variant is not specified in the query,
you must include it in the query.
You can specify the fiscal year variant either globally or for the
InfoProvider specifically.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BRAIN618 - Details

• The SAP error message BRAIN618 "Unable to move &1; fiscal year variant is ambiguous" typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling transactions where the system is unable to determine the correct fiscal year variant for a given transaction or data entry. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Ambiguous Fiscal Year Variants: The system may have multiple fiscal year variants defined for the same company code or controlling area, leading to confusion about which one to use.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect or incomplete configuration of fiscal year variants in the system can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of a fiscal year variant that does not match the expected configuration can trigger this error.
  Missing Assignments: The fiscal year variant may not be properly assigned to the company code or controlling area in the configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year