How To Fix FI184 - Company code &1: fiscal year variants in FM and FI are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Company code &1: fiscal year variants in FM and FI are different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI184 - Company code &1: fiscal year variants in FM and FI are different ?

  The SAP error message FI184 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year variants used in the Funds Management (FM) module and the Financial Accounting (FI) module for a specific company code. This can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code in the FI module is different from the fiscal year variant assigned in the FM module.
  This can happen if the fiscal year variants were set up incorrectly during configuration or if changes were made to one module without corresponding changes in the other.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the fiscal year variants for both FM and FI are aligned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Current Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code in FI.
  Go to the transaction code FMX1 or FMX2 to check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code in FM.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If the fiscal year variants are different, you will need to either change the fiscal year variant in one of the modules to match the other or create a new fiscal year variant that is consistent across both modules.
  To change the fiscal year variant in FI, you can use transaction code OB37.
  To change the fiscal year variant in FM, you can use transaction code FMX1 or FMX2.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that both modules are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to ensure that any future configurations are consistent.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: View fiscal year variants in FI.
  FMX1: Create fiscal year variant in FM.
  FMX2: Change fiscal year variant in FM.
  OB37: Change fiscal year variant in FI.
  
  
  Configuration Guides: Refer to SAP documentation or configuration guides for detailed steps on setting up fiscal year variants in both FM and FI.
  
  By ensuring that the fiscal year variants are consistent across both modules, you can eliminate the FI184 error and maintain accurate financial reporting.