How To Fix CNV_20000228 - Differing fiscal year variants in Operating concern &1 and CoAr &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20000 - Messages for fiscal year change

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Differing fiscal year variants in Operating concern &1 and CoAr &2

What causes this issue?

Fiscal year variant &V3& of operating concern &V1& does not match with
fiscal year variant &V4& of assigned controlling area &V2&.
Both variants must be customized with:
Same number of posting periods (the number of special periods may vary)
Same period limits

System Response

Serious warning.
Tables associated with operating concern &V1& will be excluded from the
conversion.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the fiscal year variants of the operating concern and the
asssigned controlling area must agree.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20000228 - Differing fiscal year variants in Operating concern &1 and CoAr &2 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20000228 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fiscal year variants between the operating concern and the controlling area in your SAP system. This error typically arises during the data migration process or when trying to perform certain operations that require consistency between these two components.
  Cause:
  
  Differing Fiscal Year Variants: The operating concern (which is part of the Profitability Analysis module) and the controlling area (which is part of the Controlling module) have been configured with different fiscal year variants. This means that the periods and fiscal year settings do not align, leading to inconsistencies in reporting and data processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the fiscal year variants for both the operating concern and the controlling area are the same. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 to view the fiscal year variants.
  Identify the fiscal year variant assigned to the controlling area (CoAr) and the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If they are different, you will need to either change the fiscal year variant of the operating concern or the controlling area to match each other.
  This can be done in the configuration settings for the respective components.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you need to change the fiscal year variant for the controlling area, you can do this in the configuration settings under the Controlling module.
  If you need to change the operating concern, you may need to adjust the settings in the Profitability Analysis configuration.
  
  
  
  Recheck Data Migration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, recheck the data migration or the operation that triggered the error to ensure that it now processes correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured in terms of periods and special periods. It is crucial for financial reporting and must be consistent across related components in SAP.
  Operating Concern: This is a key component in SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) that allows for the analysis of profitability based on various dimensions such as market segments, products, etc.
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can contain one or more company codes and is used for internal reporting.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the system thoroughly to ensure that all functionalities are working as expected.
  Documentation: Keep documentation of any changes made for future reference and compliance.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.