How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST080 - Company code &1 and contr. area &3 have differing fiscal year variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Company code &1 and contr. area &3 have differing fiscal year variants

What causes this issue?

Company code &V1& has fiscal year variant &V2&, but the controlling area
&V3& to which the company code is assigned has the fiscal year variant
&V4&.

System Response

In SAP S/4HANA Finance the fiscal year variants must be identical.
The reason for this is that the postings in FI and CO share the same
persistence in the database (table ACDOCA).

How to fix this error?

You can do the following:
Either adjust the fiscal year variant in the
<DS:TRAN.OKKP>master data of the controlling area</>, or
Adjust the fiscal year variant in the
<DS:TRAN.OBY6>company code</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST080 - Company code &1 and contr. area &3 have differing fiscal year variants ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST080 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year variants of the company code and the controlling area in your SAP system. This can lead to issues in financial reporting and controlling, as both components need to be aligned to ensure accurate data processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code (identified by &1) is different from the fiscal year variant assigned to the controlling area (identified by &3).
  This mismatch can happen during the configuration of the company code or controlling area, or if changes were made to one of them without updating the other.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the fiscal year variants for both the company code and the controlling area are the same. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check the Fiscal Year Variant for the Company Code:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare for Migration > Define Company Code).
  Find the company code in question and note the fiscal year variant assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Check the Fiscal Year Variant for the Controlling Area:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Controlling Area > Define Controlling Area).
  Find the controlling area in question and note the fiscal year variant assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Align the Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If the fiscal year variants are different, you have two options:
  
  Change the fiscal year variant of the company code to match that of the controlling area.
  Change the fiscal year variant of the controlling area to match that of the company code.
  
  
  To change the fiscal year variant, you may need to consult with your SAP administrator or financial team, as this can have implications on financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the system to ensure that the error message no longer appears and that financial transactions can be processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines the financial year for accounting purposes, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in management accounting that represents a closed system for cost accounting purposes.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Ensure that any changes made are in compliance with your organization's accounting policies and procedures.
  It may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant if you are unsure about making these changes.
  Always back up your configuration settings before making changes to avoid any unintended consequences.