How To Fix FE786 - The fiscal year variants of the company codes are not identical.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 786

• Message text: The fiscal year variants of the company codes are not identical.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE786 - The fiscal year variants of the company codes are not identical. ?

  The SAP error message FE786 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fiscal year variants of the company codes involved in a transaction. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves multiple company codes, and those company codes have different fiscal year variants defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: Each company code in SAP can have its own fiscal year variant, which defines the start and end of the fiscal year, as well as the number of posting periods. If you attempt to execute a transaction that involves multiple company codes with differing fiscal year variants, SAP will raise this error.
  Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variants may not have been configured correctly in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants) and check the fiscal year variants assigned to the company codes involved in the transaction.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variants for all relevant company codes are identical.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If the fiscal year variants are different and you need to align them, you can either:
  
  Change the fiscal year variant of one of the company codes to match the other.
  Create a new fiscal year variant that meets the requirements of both company codes and assign it accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Transaction:
  
  If the transaction does not require multiple company codes, consider whether it can be executed within a single company code to avoid the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for best practices on managing fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: A fiscal year variant in SAP defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Company Code: A company code is the smallest organizational unit in SAP for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant) to manage assignments effectively.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  If changes are made to fiscal year variants, ensure that they are communicated to all relevant stakeholders, as this can impact financial reporting and other processes.
  Always perform such changes in a test environment before applying them to the production system to avoid unintended consequences.