How To Fix CM_SDM_API057 - No Fiscal Year Variant maintained in Material Master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SDM_API - Messages of HANA DB 2 ABAP mapping service

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No Fiscal Year Variant maintained in Material Master

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SDM_API057 - No Fiscal Year Variant maintained in Material Master ?

  The SAP error message CM_SDM_API057 indicates that there is no fiscal year variant maintained in the Material Master for the specific material you are trying to process. This error typically arises when you are attempting to perform operations that require fiscal year data, such as inventory valuation or financial postings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the fiscal year variant has not been defined or assigned in the Material Master record for the material in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: The fiscal year variant might not have been entered correctly during the material master creation or maintenance process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually the Accounting view).
  Check if the fiscal year variant is maintained. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the fiscal year variant is not maintained, you can add it by:
  
  Going to transaction code MM02.
  Selecting the Accounting view.
  Entering the appropriate fiscal year variant in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is properly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  
  
  Make sure that the fiscal year variant you are trying to use is active and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year variant settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Material Master: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes various views such as Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Accounting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation.