How To Fix CNVA_20000_ANALYSIS018 - No shortened fiscal year was defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20000_ANALYSIS - Fiscal Year Conversion Analysis - Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No shortened fiscal year was defined

Shortened fiscal year(s) are not defined for the fiscal variant list The
subsequent checks will still be made, but a fiscal year conversion is
not possible. In this case the analysis has to be repeated after the
shortened fiscal year has been defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20000_ANALYSIS018 - No shortened fiscal year was defined ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20000_ANALYSIS018 indicates that there is no shortened fiscal year defined in the system. This error typically arises during the execution of certain financial or controlling transactions where a shortened fiscal year is expected but not configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the shortened fiscal year has not been defined in the system settings. This can happen if the company has recently changed its fiscal year settings or if the configuration was not completed during the initial setup.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the fiscal year variant or in the controlling area settings.
  Transaction Context: The error may also occur if the transaction being executed requires a shortened fiscal year, but the relevant settings are not in place.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Shortened Fiscal Year:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Define Shortened Fiscal Year.
  Here, you can define the shortened fiscal year by specifying the relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to your company code or controlling area includes the definition for a shortened fiscal year.
  You can check this in the same SPRO path under Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify that all necessary configurations related to fiscal year settings are correctly set up. This includes checking the controlling area settings and ensuring that they align with the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for guidance on how to properly configure the fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like OB29 (for fiscal year variant) and OKKP (for controlling area settings) to navigate through the configuration settings more efficiently.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.