How To Fix F4173 - Company codes must use the same fiscal year variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Company codes must use the same fiscal year variant

What causes this issue?

Joint display of balances is only possible if the company codes in the
worklist must have the same fiscal year variant.
The following company codes use different fiscal year variants in the
worklist selected:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Company code &V1&: &V2&
Company code &V3&: &V4&

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

The worklist cannot be used to display balances.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4173 - Company codes must use the same fiscal year variant ?

  The SAP error message F4173, which states "Company codes must use the same fiscal year variant," typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the fiscal year variants assigned to different company codes within the same controlling area or when trying to perform transactions that involve multiple company codes.
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: The company codes involved in the transaction have different fiscal year variants assigned. Each company code in SAP can have its own fiscal year variant, which defines the structure of the fiscal year (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Controlling Area Settings: If the company codes belong to the same controlling area, they must share the same fiscal year variant. This is a requirement for proper financial reporting and consolidation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to view the fiscal year variants assigned to each company code.
  Ensure that all company codes involved in the transaction have the same fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Change Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If you find that the fiscal year variants are different, you can change the fiscal year variant for the company code that needs to be updated. This can be done in the same OB29 transaction.
  Note that changing the fiscal year variant may have implications for financial reporting and should be done with caution.
  
  
  
  Assign the Same Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the company codes are meant to be part of the same controlling area, ensure that they are assigned the same fiscal year variant. You can do this by going to the transaction code OBY6 to assign the fiscal year variant to the company codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to understand the implications of changing fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and any special periods for closing.
  Controlling Area: A controlling area is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can contain multiple company codes, but they must share the same fiscal year variant.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: To view and manage fiscal year variants.
  OBY6: To assign fiscal year variants to company codes.
  
  
  
  Important Considerations:
  
  Changing the fiscal year variant can affect historical data and reporting, so it is advisable to perform such changes during a period of low activity or after thorough planning.
  Always back up your configuration and consult with relevant stakeholders before making changes to the fiscal year settings.