How To Fix FAA_CFG_CHECK023 - CoCode &1, area &2: Area posts to GL; different FYV not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_CFG_CHECK - Message Class for consistency check of CFG objects

• Message number: 023

• Message text: CoCode &1, area &2: Area posts to GL; different FYV not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_CFG_CHECK023 - CoCode &1, area &2: Area posts to GL; different FYV not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FAA_CFG_CHECK023 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the posting of fixed asset transactions in the General Ledger (GL) for a specific company code (CoCode) and area. The error message specifically states that the area is set to post to the GL, but there is a mismatch in the fiscal year variant (FYV) settings.
  Cause:
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Mismatch: The fixed asset area is configured to post to the General Ledger, but the fiscal year variant assigned to the asset area does not match the fiscal year variant of the company code. This can happen if the asset area is set up with a different fiscal year variant than the one used by the company code.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, particularly in the area settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variants assigned to your company code and the asset area.
  Ensure that both the company code and the asset area are using the same fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Asset Area Configuration:
  
  If the fiscal year variant for the asset area is incorrect, you can change it by going to the transaction code OAOA (Define Asset Areas).
  Select the relevant asset area and adjust the fiscal year variant to match that of the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all other relevant settings for the asset area are correctly configured, including the posting to GL settings.
  Check if the asset area is set to post to the GL and that it is correctly linked to the appropriate accounts.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test posting to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  OAOA: Define Asset Areas
  OAYD: Define Depreciation Areas
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on configuring asset areas and fiscal year variants.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  By ensuring that the fiscal year variants are consistent across the company code and asset area, you should be able to resolve the FAA_CFG_CHECK023 error and allow for proper posting of fixed asset transactions.