How To Fix FAGL_MIG228 - Fiscal year variant for &1 &2 cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_MIG - Migration to New General Ledger Accounting

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Fiscal year variant for &1 &2 cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year variant for the combination of company code and ledger
<ZH>cannot</> be changed because there is for this combination a
migration plan for the subsequent implementation of an additional
ledger.

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?

If there is no data for this combination of company code and ledger, you
can proceed as follows:
Delete the assignment completely.
Adjust the migration date for the implementation of the ledger to the
appropriate fiscal year variant.
Create the entry with the desired fiscal year variant again.

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 FAGL_MIG228 - Fiscal year variant for &1 &2 cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_MIG228 indicates that there is an issue with changing the fiscal year variant for a specific ledger or company code in the context of the migration to the new General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error typically arises during the migration process when the system detects that the fiscal year variant is already assigned and cannot be modified.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Assignments: The fiscal year variant is already assigned to a company code or ledger, and the system does not allow changes to it once it has been set up.
  Data Consistency: The system enforces data consistency rules to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  Migration Process: During the migration to the new G/L, certain configurations are locked to ensure that the migration process is smooth and that the financial data remains intact.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Verify the current assignments of the fiscal year variant to the company code or ledger. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Use Correct Fiscal Year Variant: If you need to change the fiscal year variant, you may need to create a new company code or ledger with the desired fiscal year variant and migrate the data accordingly.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the migration process to understand the implications of changing the fiscal year variant.
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific guidance based on your system configuration and version.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB29 (to maintain fiscal year variants) and OBA7 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes) to check and manage fiscal year variants.
  Migration Tools: Familiarize yourself with the tools and processes involved in the migration to the new G/L, such as the Migration Cockpit or the Financial Accounting Migration tool.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on fiscal year variant management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FAGL_MIG228 error and ensure that your fiscal year variant settings are correctly configured for your financial reporting needs.