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

CNVA_20290_CHECK036 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNVA_20290_CHECK036 - Details

• 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