How To Fix FCC0736 - Fiscal year variant used: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC0 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Fiscal year variant used: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC0736 - Fiscal year variant used: &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCC0736, which states "Fiscal year variant used: &1," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting when there is an inconsistency or issue related to the fiscal year variant configuration in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant Assignment: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or controlling area may not be correctly set up or may not match the fiscal year variant used in the transaction.
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be defined in the system for the specific company code or controlling area.
  Transaction Date Issues: The date of the transaction may fall outside the defined fiscal year periods.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as trying to post to a period that is closed or not open for posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or controlling area is correct.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Dates:
  
  Check the date of the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that it falls within the open periods of the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Periods:
  
  Ensure that the posting periods are open for the fiscal year variant in question. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the fiscal year variant is missing, you may need to create it or assign an existing one to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for specific configurations related to fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  OB52: To check and maintain the open and closed posting periods.
  OBA7: To check the fiscal year variant assignment to company codes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to fiscal year variants.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FCC0736 error message in SAP.