How To Fix CNVA_20290_CHECK036 - Fiscal Year variants with different posting periods of the current FY

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20290_CHECK - Message class for company code merge preanalysis

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Fiscal Year variants with different posting periods of the current FY

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK036 - Fiscal Year variants with different posting periods of the current FY ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK036 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the fiscal year variants being used in your system, specifically regarding the posting periods for the current fiscal year. This error typically arises during the execution of certain transactions or processes that involve financial postings, such as during the year-end closing or when trying to post documents.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there are different fiscal year variants assigned to the same company code or controlling area, and these variants have different definitions for the posting periods in the current fiscal year. This can happen due to:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: Different fiscal year variants may have been assigned to different company codes or controlling areas, leading to inconsistencies in how posting periods are defined.
  Changes in Fiscal Year Variant: If the fiscal year variant was changed after postings were made, it could lead to discrepancies.
  Incorrect Assignment: A company code or controlling area may be incorrectly assigned to a fiscal year variant that does not match the expected posting periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Verify the fiscal year variants assigned to your company codes and controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting periods defined for each fiscal year variant. Ensure that they are consistent across all variants used by the company codes or controlling areas involved.
  You can do this in the same configuration area under Open and Close Posting Periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Assignments:
  
  If you find inconsistencies, you may need to reassign the correct fiscal year variant to the affected company codes or controlling areas.
  Ensure that all relevant company codes are using the same fiscal year variant if they are meant to align.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for any specific guidelines related to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  OB29 (to check and maintain fiscal year variants)
  OB52 (to manage posting periods)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CNVA_20290_CHECK036 error in your SAP system.