How To Fix FAA_CFG_CHECK037 - CoCode &1, ledger &2: FYV &3 has other start date than leading ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 037

• Message text: CoCode &1, ledger &2: FYV &3 has other start date than leading ledger

What causes this issue?

Ledger &V2& is assigned to at least one depreciation area in company
code &V1&. The fiscal year variant &V3& that is assigned to ledger &V2&
(company code &V1&) has another start date than the fiscal year variant
assigned to the leading ledger.
However, the fiscal year variant must have the same start and end date
as the fiscal year variant assigned to the leading ledger. Only the
number of periods in the fiscal years can be different.

System Response

The changes cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Please change the configuration settings for <LS>General Ledger
Accounting</> accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_CFG_CHECK037 - CoCode &1, ledger &2: FYV &3 has other start date than leading ledger ?

  The SAP error message FAA_CFG_CHECK037 indicates a configuration issue related to the fiscal year variant (FYV) in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. Specifically, it points out that the fiscal year variant for a company code (CoCode) and ledger combination has a different start date than that of the leading ledger.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Fiscal Year Variants: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code and the leading ledger has different start dates. This can happen if the fiscal year variant for the leading ledger is set up differently from the one assigned to the company code.
  Configuration Error: There may be an error in the configuration settings for the fiscal year variants in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code matches the fiscal year variant of the leading ledger. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Integration ? Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Check the start date of the fiscal year variant assigned to the leading ledger and compare it with the one assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If there is a discrepancy, you may need to adjust the fiscal year variant for either the company code or the leading ledger to ensure they match.
  Make sure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code is the same as that of the leading ledger.
  
  
  
  Recheck Configuration:
  
  After making changes, recheck the configuration to ensure that the settings are correct and consistent across the relevant components.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Leading Ledger: In SAP, the leading ledger is the primary ledger used for financial reporting. It is important that all other ledgers are aligned with the leading ledger's configuration.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAVC (for fiscal year variant) and OB52 (for posting periods) to check and adjust settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI-AA consultant for further investigation and resolution.