How To Fix FICORE297 - Differing fiscal year variants: & - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Differing fiscal year variants: & - &

What causes this issue?

Fiscal year variant &V1& in controlling area &V3& does not agreed with
fiscal year variant &V2& in company code &V4&.
For variants to agree, they must have:
The same number of posting periods (the number of special periods may,
however, differ)
Period limits which agree

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?

See to it that the fiscal year variant in the controlling area agrees
with the variants in the assigned company codes. If necessary, maintain
the fiscal year variants.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICORE297 - Differing fiscal year variants: & - & ?

  The SAP error message FICORE297 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fiscal year variants between two or more components or configurations in your SAP system. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves multiple company codes or controlling areas that have different fiscal year variants.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to post a transaction that involves multiple company codes or controlling areas that have different fiscal year variants.
  The fiscal year variant for the company code or controlling area does not match the fiscal year variant of the document you are trying to process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FICORE297 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variants assigned to your company codes and controlling areas.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variants are consistent across the company codes or controlling areas involved in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If you find discrepancies, you may need to change the fiscal year variant for one of the company codes or controlling areas to match the other.
  Be cautious when changing fiscal year variants, as this can have significant implications for financial reporting and data integrity.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules to ensure that all relevant settings are aligned.
  Ensure that any new company codes or controlling areas created have the correct fiscal year variant assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on how to handle fiscal year variants and any potential impacts of changing them.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform test transactions to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of posting periods and special periods. It is crucial for financial reporting and must be consistent across related entities.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (to open/close posting periods) and OB29 (to maintain fiscal year variants).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.