How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST147 - Fiscal year variant has been changed (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Fiscal year variant has been changed (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year variant for the non-leading ledger &V1& in company code
&V2& has been changed from fiscal year variant &V4& to fiscal year
variant &V3&. Normally, changes to the fiscal year variant are not
permitted. Such a change is only permitted if a shortened fiscal year is
involved (as is the case here).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The customer is responsible for ensuring that postings are not made to
periods that might not exist in future.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST147 - Fiscal year variant has been changed (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST147 indicates that there has been a change in the fiscal year variant for a ledger. This can occur in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and can affect how financial data is processed and reported.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The fiscal year variant assigned to a ledger has been modified after transactions have already been posted.
  There is a mismatch between the fiscal year variant of the ledger and the fiscal year variant of the company code or other related entities.
  Changes in configuration settings related to fiscal year variants that impact the ledger.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > G/L Account Creation > Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Verify the fiscal year variant assigned to the ledger and ensure it matches the fiscal year variant of the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Changes:
  
  If the fiscal year variant was changed, review the changes made and assess the impact on existing transactions.
  If necessary, revert the changes or adjust the transactions accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Ledger Settings:
  
  If the fiscal year variant needs to be changed, ensure that all related settings (like company code, controlling area, etc.) are aligned with the new fiscal year variant.
  You may need to create a new ledger with the correct fiscal year variant if the existing one cannot be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the long text of the error message for additional details or specific instructions related to your configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that financial postings are processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant configuration) and FAGL_LEDGER (for ledger settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and their implications on financial reporting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST147 error and implement a suitable solution.