How To Fix FIN_ODATA_GL002 - Select company codes only with the same fiscal year variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_ODATA_GL - Messages for Package APPL_FIN_ODATA_GL

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Select company codes only with the same fiscal year variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_ODATA_GL002 - Select company codes only with the same fiscal year variant ?

  The SAP error message FIN_ODATA_GL002 indicates that there is an issue with the selection of company codes that have different fiscal year variants. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or an operation that involves multiple company codes, and those company codes are configured with different fiscal year variants in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the selected company codes have different fiscal year variants. In SAP, each company code can have its own fiscal year variant, which defines the start and end of the fiscal year, as well as the posting periods. When you attempt to perform an operation that requires consistency across company codes (like financial reporting), SAP enforces that all selected company codes must share the same fiscal year variant.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variants).
  Review the fiscal year variants assigned to the company codes you are trying to use. Ensure that they are the same.
  
  
  
  Adjust Company Code Selection:
  
  If you need to include multiple company codes in your operation, ensure that all selected company codes have the same fiscal year variant. You may need to adjust your selection criteria accordingly.
  
  
  
  Change Fiscal Year Variant (if necessary):
  
  If it is appropriate for your business process, you can change the fiscal year variant for one or more company codes. This can be done in the same transaction (OB29) or through the company code settings in the configuration.
  Note that changing the fiscal year variant can have significant implications for financial reporting and should be done with caution.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for best practices regarding fiscal year variants and their implications on reporting and data consistency.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run of the operation to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: A configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Company Code: An organizational unit in SAP that represents a legal entity for which financial statements are created.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variants) and OX15 (Change Company Code) for managing company code settings.
  
  By ensuring that all selected company codes share the same fiscal year variant, you should be able to resolve the FIN_ODATA_GL002 error and proceed with your operations in SAP.