How To Fix CNVA_20290_CHECK078 - Depreciation areas of company codes use different fiscal year variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Depreciation areas of company codes use different fiscal year variants

The depreciation areas of the participating company codes use different
fiscal year variants. We recommend that you check your Customizing
settings after the merge. It could be possible, for example, that the
participating company codes had different periods for depreciation
posting before the merge, but that the system uses the fiscal year
variant from the reference company code after the merge.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK078 - Depreciation areas of company codes use different fiscal year variants ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK078 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fiscal year variants used by different depreciation areas within the same company code. This can occur when the configuration for the fiscal year variant is not consistent across the various depreciation areas, leading to issues in asset accounting and depreciation calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: The depreciation areas assigned to the company code are using different fiscal year variants. Each depreciation area can have its own fiscal year variant, and if they do not match, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Errors: During the setup of the company code or depreciation areas, there may have been an oversight in ensuring that all depreciation areas are aligned with the same fiscal year variant.
  Changes in Configuration: If changes were made to the fiscal year variant of one depreciation area without updating the others, this error can arise.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Verify the fiscal year variants assigned to each depreciation area for the affected company code.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If you find that different fiscal year variants are assigned, you will need to align them. This may involve changing the fiscal year variant of one or more depreciation areas to ensure they all match.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is appropriate for the business requirements and complies with accounting standards.
  
  
  
  Recheck Depreciation Areas:
  
  Review the settings for each depreciation area associated with the company code. You can do this through the transaction code OAYZ (for managing depreciation areas).
  Make necessary adjustments to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error is resolved and that asset transactions can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of posting periods and special periods. It is crucial for financial reporting and asset depreciation.
  Depreciation Areas: These are used in asset accounting to manage different types of depreciation (e.g., book depreciation, tax depreciation).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAYZ (for depreciation area settings) and SPRO (for configuration).
  
  By ensuring that all depreciation areas within a company code use the same fiscal year variant, you can resolve the CNVA_20290_CHECK078 error and maintain consistency in your asset accounting processes.