How To Fix FG020 - Period specification not permitted with different fiscal year variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Period specification not permitted with different fiscal year variants

What causes this issue?

You have entered the period explicitly. Since several company codes
have been selected which have been assigned different fiscal year
variants, this entry is not permitted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Either select only one company code, or, in the selection criteria,
only permit company codes that have the same fiscal year variants.
Note that you only have to enter the period if you want to post to a
special period. In all other cases the posting period is determined
automatically.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG020 - Period specification not permitted with different fiscal year variants ?

  The SAP error message FG020, which states "Period specification not permitted with different fiscal year variants," typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the fiscal year variants between the company code and the controlling area or between different organizational units in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code does not match the fiscal year variant assigned to the controlling area or other related organizational units.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system regarding fiscal year variants.
  Posting Period Issues: Attempting to post transactions in a period that is not open or is not allowed due to fiscal year variant differences.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variants assigned to your company code and controlling area.
  Ensure that both the company code and the controlling area are using the same fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to change the fiscal year variant for either the company code or the controlling area to ensure they match.
  If necessary, you can create a new fiscal year variant that meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting periods in transaction code OB52 to ensure that the periods you are trying to post to are open and valid for the fiscal year variant in use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to ensure that the fiscal year variant settings are correctly configured according to your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting purposes.
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always back up your configuration settings before making changes.
  If you are unsure about making changes, consult with an SAP expert or your finance team to avoid any disruptions in financial reporting.
  Keep in mind that changes to fiscal year variants can have significant implications for financial reporting and should be handled with care.