How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK167 - All participating company codes without fiscal year variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 167

• Message text: All participating company codes without fiscal year variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK167 - All participating company codes without fiscal year variant ?

  The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK167 indicates that there are company codes in your system that do not have a fiscal year variant assigned. This is a common issue that can arise during data migration or system configuration, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: One or more company codes in your SAP system do not have a fiscal year variant assigned. The fiscal year variant is essential for defining the fiscal year structure, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Configuration Issues: This can happen if the company codes were created without proper configuration or if there were changes in the configuration that were not applied correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all participating company codes have a fiscal year variant assigned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > Company Code > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check).
  Review the list of company codes and check if the fiscal year variant is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If you find any company codes without a fiscal year variant, you can assign one by selecting the company code and entering the appropriate fiscal year variant.
  Make sure to choose a fiscal year variant that aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Verify Changes:
  
  After making the changes, verify that all company codes now have a fiscal year variant assigned.
  You can run the migration or data import process again to check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  It is advisable to test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods. It is crucial for financial reporting and compliance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (to create or change fiscal year variants) and OBY6 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and their configuration.
  
  By ensuring that all company codes have a fiscal year variant assigned, you should be able to resolve the CNV_20200_CHECK167 error and proceed with your data migration or configuration tasks.