How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST359 - Fiscal year variant &3 of company code &2 differs from &4 of CO area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Fiscal year variant &3 of company code &2 differs from &4 of CO area

What causes this issue?

In the customizing for <DS:SIMG.V_FCML_MLCO_COFI>Parallel Valuation of
Cost of Goods Manufactured</> you entered ledger &V1& as compatibility
view ledger in company code &V2&.

System Response

Fiscal year variant &V3& of company code &V2& in ledger &V1& is
different from the fiscal year variant &V4& of the controlling area to
which the company code is assigned.

How to fix this error?

You can 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.FINSC_LEDGER>company code settings</> of the leading ledger.
Doing so is equivalent to adjusting the fiscal year variant in the
master data of the company code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST359 - Fiscal year variant &3 of company code &2 differs from &4 of CO area ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST359 indicates a mismatch between the fiscal year variant of a company code and the fiscal year variant of the controlling (CO) area. This error typically arises during financial postings or when trying to execute certain transactions that involve both Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code (identified by &2) does not match the fiscal year variant assigned to the controlling area (identified by &4).
  This can happen if the company code is assigned to a controlling area that has a different fiscal year variant, leading to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the fiscal year variants for the company code and the controlling area are aligned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check the Fiscal Year Variant of the Company Code:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Fiscal Year Change > Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  Find the company code in question and note its fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Check the Fiscal Year Variant of 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 associated with the company code and note its fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Align the Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If the fiscal year variants are different, you have a couple of options:
  
  Change the fiscal year variant of the company code to match that of the controlling area, if that is appropriate for your business processes.
  Change the fiscal year variant of the controlling area to match that of the company code, if that is more suitable.
  
  
  Note that changing fiscal year variants can have implications for financial reporting and should be done with caution.
  
  
  
  Recheck the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, recheck the configuration to ensure that both the company code and controlling area now have the same fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Perform a test transaction that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These define how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods) and are crucial for financial reporting.
  Company Code and Controlling Area Relationship: A company code can be assigned to one or more controlling areas, but the fiscal year variants must be consistent to avoid errors.
  Impact of Changes: Be aware that changing fiscal year variants can affect historical data and reporting, so it is advisable to consult with your finance team or SAP consultant before making changes.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.