How To Fix FICORE234 - Fiscal year variant & is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICORE - FI Message Class for General Messages

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & is incorrect

What causes this issue?

When determining the posting period, the system found a period which is
no in the permitted range of 1 through 16.

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?

Correct fiscal year variant &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICORE234 - Fiscal year variant & is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message FICORE234 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration in the system. This error typically arises when the fiscal year variant assigned to a company code or a controlling area is not set up correctly or is inconsistent with the settings required for the financial transactions being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant Assignment: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or controlling area may not be valid or may not match the expected configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be defined properly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the fiscal year variant and the periods defined in the system, such as the number of periods or the start and end dates.
  Transaction Timing: The error may occur if a transaction is being processed outside of the defined fiscal periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Verify the settings of the fiscal year variant, including the number of posting periods, special periods, and the start and end dates.
  Make sure that the fiscal year variant is compatible with the transactions being processed.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Dates:
  
  Ensure that the transaction dates fall within the defined fiscal periods. If necessary, adjust the transaction dates or modify the fiscal year variant settings to accommodate the transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on fiscal year variants and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transactions again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB29: To define or change fiscal year variants.
  OB37: To assign fiscal year variants to company codes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year variants.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.