How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES405 - Maintain fiscal year variant for the commercial project type

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Maintain fiscal year variant for the commercial project type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES405 - Maintain fiscal year variant for the commercial project type ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES405 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration for a specific commercial project type. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid fiscal year variant associated with the project type you are trying to use.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant has not been defined for the project type in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The project type may not be correctly linked to a fiscal year variant in the system settings.
  Project Type Not Assigned: The project type you are trying to use may not have a fiscal year variant assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the fiscal year variant is properly maintained for the relevant project type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Project Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> Project System -> Project Planning -> Define Project Types.
  
  
  
  Check Project Type Settings:
  
  Find the project type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that a fiscal year variant is assigned to this project type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If a fiscal year variant is not assigned, you will need to create or assign one.
  You can do this by going to the following path: SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Fiscal Year -> Maintain Fiscal Year Variants.
  Create a new fiscal year variant if necessary, or select an existing one that fits your requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  After ensuring that the fiscal year variant exists, go back to the project type configuration and assign the correct fiscal year variant to the project type.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: Try to create or modify the project again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  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.
  Project Types: Different project types can have different settings and configurations, including how they handle fiscal years.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) and CJ01 (Create Work Breakdown Structure) for project management tasks.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional configuration or authorization issues at play.