How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG121 - Identical fiscal year start for variant &1 &2 in year &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG - Technical Changeover of Leading View in General Ledger (New)

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Identical fiscal year start for variant &1 &2 in year &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG121 - Identical fiscal year start for variant &1 &2 in year &3 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG121 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year settings in the system. Specifically, it suggests that there are identical fiscal year start dates for the specified variants in the given year, which can lead to conflicts in financial reporting and data processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Identical Fiscal Year Start Dates: The error occurs when two or more variants (e.g., ledger variants, reporting variants) have the same fiscal year start date for the specified fiscal year. This can happen if the configuration for fiscal year variants has not been set up correctly or if there have been changes made to the fiscal year settings that have not been properly reflected across all relevant variants.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the fiscal year settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the General Ledger (G/L) settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants) in SAP.
  Review the fiscal year variants that are being used. Ensure that the start dates for the fiscal year are not identical for the variants in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Variants:
  
  If you find that the fiscal year start dates are indeed identical, you will need to adjust one of the variants to have a different start date. This may involve creating a new fiscal year variant or modifying an existing one.
  
  
  
  Consistency Across Settings:
  
  Ensure that all related settings (e.g., company codes, ledgers) are consistent with the fiscal year variant configurations. This includes checking the settings in transaction codes like OBY6 (Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant) and OBY2 (Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs. This may involve running reports or transactions that previously triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant
  OBY2: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional help from other SAP users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG121 error and ensure that your fiscal year settings are correctly configured.