How To Fix FGV616 - Financial year variant &: Superfluous period texts deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FGV - Fiscal year variants

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Financial year variant &: Superfluous period texts deleted

What causes this issue?

You have defined fiscal year variant &V1& with &V2& periods and &V3&
special periods, so you cannot specify more than &V4& periods in the
period text maintenance.

System Response

Superfluous period texts are deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FGV616 - Financial year variant &: Superfluous period texts deleted ?

  The SAP error message FGV616, which states "Financial year variant &: Superfluous period texts deleted," typically occurs in the context of financial year variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that there are period texts in the financial year variant that are not necessary or are incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The financial year variant may have been set up with period texts that do not correspond to the actual periods defined in the fiscal year.
  Redundant Entries: There may be redundant or superfluous period texts that do not align with the defined periods in the financial year variant.
  Changes in Fiscal Year: If there have been changes made to the fiscal year or periods, the system may identify that some period texts are no longer relevant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Financial Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the financial year variant in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Check the periods defined in the financial year variant and ensure that they match the period texts.
  
  
  
  Adjust Period Texts:
  
  If there are period texts that are not needed, you can delete or adjust them accordingly.
  Ensure that each period has a corresponding text that is relevant and necessary.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  After making changes, perform a consistency check to ensure that the financial year variant is correctly configured and that there are no remaining superfluous entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment properly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring financial year variants and period texts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB29 (Define Financial Year Variants)
  OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to financial year variants and period texts.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not affect other financial processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FGV616 error and ensure that your financial year variant is correctly configured.