How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK104 - FY variants with different posting periods of the current fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20200_CHECK - Messages for check functions (company code merge)

• Message number: 104

• Message text: FY variants with different posting periods of the current fiscal year

What causes this issue?

There are fiscal year variants that have different posting periods for
the current fiscal year.
The corresponding posting periods of the current fiscal year do not
coincide, or the current fiscal years have different values.

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

The fiscal year variants must be first harmonized before a company code
merge is possible. We recommend that you contact SAP by creating a
ticket component CA-LT-CNV.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK104 - FY variants with different posting periods of the current fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK104 typically occurs during the data migration process, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools. This error indicates that there are fiscal year variants with different posting periods for the current fiscal year, which can lead to inconsistencies in financial data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by discrepancies in the fiscal year variant settings for the company codes involved in the migration. Specifically, it occurs when:
  
  Different company codes have different fiscal year variants.
  The fiscal year variant settings do not align with the posting periods defined for the current fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 in SAP.
  Review the fiscal year variants assigned to the relevant company codes.
  Ensure that all company codes involved in the migration have the same fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Align Posting Periods:
  
  Verify the posting periods for the current fiscal year for each company code.
  Ensure that the posting periods are consistent across all company codes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings if Necessary:
  
  If discrepancies are found, you may need to adjust the fiscal year variant or the posting periods for the affected company codes.
  You can create or modify fiscal year variants in transaction code OB37.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Migration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the migration process to check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Posting Periods: These are specific time frames within the fiscal year during which transactions can be posted.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  OB37: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error.
  
  By ensuring that all company codes have consistent fiscal year variants and posting periods, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20200_CHECK104 error and proceed with your data migration successfully.