How To Fix FCO_SFIN051 - Variance scheme &1 is used in fiscal year &2 and controlling area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Variance scheme &1 is used in fiscal year &2 and controlling area &3

What causes this issue?

You are about the change the variance scheme &V1&. This scheme has
already been used for postings in fiscal year &V2& and controlling area
&V3& (e.g. in accounting document no. &V4&).

System Response

The system sends a warning but allows the change.

How to fix this error?

Be aware that document reversals will use the changed scheme. Reporting
might not be transparent when variance accounts change during a fiscal
year.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SFIN051 - Variance scheme &1 is used in fiscal year &2 and controlling area &3 ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SFIN051 indicates that there is an issue related to the variance scheme being used in a specific fiscal year and controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of financial controlling (CO) and can occur during various processes, such as posting or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The variance scheme specified is not correctly configured for the given fiscal year and controlling area.
  The variance scheme may not be activated or may not exist for the specified controlling area and fiscal year.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the controlling area or fiscal year settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variance Scheme Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for variance schemes in SAP (Transaction code: OKB9).
  Verify that the variance scheme you are trying to use is correctly defined and activated for the specified controlling area and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year settings in the controlling area are correctly defined (Transaction code: OY03).
  Check if the fiscal year is open for posting and that the relevant periods are available.
  
  
  
  Validate Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Confirm that the controlling area is correctly set up and that it is linked to the appropriate company code.
  Check if the controlling area is active and that there are no restrictions on the periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message FCO_SFIN051.
  Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  If the error continues, consider checking for any user exits or custom code that may be affecting the variance scheme processing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKB9: Variance Schema Configuration
  OY03: Fiscal Year Variant Configuration
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items
  KOB2: Display Plan Line Items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide fixes or additional information regarding this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.