How To Fix FI113 - Period variant & from FM area & not in T009

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Period variant & from FM area & not in T009

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI113 - Period variant & from FM area & not in T009 ?

  The SAP error message FI113 indicates that there is an issue with the period variant and the functional area (FM area) not being defined in the T009 table. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and Funds Management (FM) when trying to post transactions or perform certain operations that require a valid period variant for the specified FM area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The period variant for the specified FM area is not defined in the T009 table. This can happen if the period variant was not set up correctly during the configuration of the system.
  Incorrect FM Area: The FM area being used in the transaction may not be correctly linked to a valid period variant.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction that is causing the system to look for a non-existent period variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T009 Table: 
  
  Go to transaction code SE16 or SE16N and enter the table name T009.
  Check if the period variant for the specified FM area exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Define Period Variant:
  
  If the period variant is missing, you can define it by going to the configuration settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Periods > Define Period Variants.
  Create a new period variant or assign an existing one to the FM area.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Period Variant to FM Area:
  
  Ensure that the period variant is assigned to the correct FM area. This can also be done in the configuration settings under the Funds Management section.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: 
  
  Double-check the transaction data you are entering to ensure that the FM area and period variant are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T009 Table: This table contains the mapping of period variants to fiscal years and is crucial for the proper functioning of financial postings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE16/SE16N (for table display), and others related to financial postings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI113 error and ensure that your period variant and FM area are correctly configured in SAP.