How To Fix CNV20200034 - &1=&2 cannot be processed. Company code &3 without fiscal year variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20200 - Messages for development class CNV_20200

• Message number: 034

• Message text: &1=&2 cannot be processed. Company code &3 without fiscal year variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV20200034 - &1=&2 cannot be processed. Company code &3 without fiscal year variant ?

  The SAP error message CNV20200034 indicates that there is an issue related to the fiscal year variant configuration for a specific company code. The message typically states that a certain entity (like a document or transaction) cannot be processed because the specified company code does not have a fiscal year variant assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The company code specified in the error message does not have a fiscal year variant assigned in the system. This is essential for financial reporting and processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the financial settings of the company code, leading to the absence of a fiscal year variant.
  Data Migration Issues: If this error occurs during a data migration process, it may indicate that the migration did not correctly set up the fiscal year variant for the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  Check if a fiscal year variant is defined for the company code in question.
  If not, assign an appropriate fiscal year variant to the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the configuration of the company code.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Settings:
  
  If this error occurs during a migration process, review the migration settings to ensure that the fiscal year variant is included in the data being migrated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which fiscal year variant to assign, consult your organization's financial documentation or speak with your finance team to determine the correct fiscal year variant for your company code.
  
  
  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).
  Company Code: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a legal entity for which financial statements can be created.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants) and OBY6 (Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant) for configuration tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error CNV20200034 and ensure that the company code is properly configured for processing transactions.