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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 or accounts involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are compatible and that the posting periods align.
  
  You can check this in the SAP system by navigating to SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting periods for both fiscal year variants are open for the transaction date you are trying to post. You can check the posting periods in the transaction OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration of the fiscal year variants to ensure that they are compatible. This may involve changing the number of periods, the start and end dates, or other settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to ensure that the fiscal year variants are set up correctly according to your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  OBY6: To check and configure fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year variants and posting periods.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCML011 error and ensure that your posting periods are compatible across the relevant fiscal year variants.