How To Fix FCML011 - Posting periods for fiscal year variants &1 / &2 not compatible

FCML011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCML - Message Class FCML

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Posting periods for fiscal year variants &1 / &2 not compatible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCML011 - Posting periods for fiscal year variants &1 / &2 not compatible ?

  The SAP error message FCML011 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the posting periods defined for two different fiscal year variants. This typically occurs when you are trying to post transactions that involve multiple fiscal year variants, and the posting periods for these variants do not align correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: The error usually arises when you are trying to post a transaction that involves accounts or documents that are assigned to different fiscal year variants, and the posting periods for these variants do not match.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant settings may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to discrepancies in the allowed posting periods.
  Period Locking: One of the fiscal year variants may have certain periods locked for posting, which can lead to this error if you attempt to post in those periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants: Verify the fiscal year variants assigned to the company codes