How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING051 - Fiscal year variant &1 isn't used by company code &3. Please use &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING - Messages for Package FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Fiscal year variant &1 isn't used by company code &3. Please use &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING051 - Fiscal year variant &1 isn't used by company code &3. Please use &2. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING051 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year variant assigned to a company code and the fiscal year variant being used in a planning document or transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  Fiscal year variant &1: This is the fiscal year variant that is currently being referenced in the transaction.
  Company code &3: This is the company code that is associated with the transaction.
  Use &2: This indicates the fiscal year variant that should be used for the specified company code.
  
  Cause
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code does not match the fiscal year variant being used in the planning document.
  The planning document is trying to use a fiscal year variant that is not configured for the specified company code.
  There may be a configuration issue where the fiscal year variant is not properly assigned to the company code in the system.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB37 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  Verify the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code in question. Ensure that it matches the fiscal year variant being used in the planning document.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Document:
  
  If the planning document is using the wrong fiscal year variant, you may need to adjust it to use the correct one that is assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Change Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If necessary, you can change the fiscal year variant for the company code to match the one being used in the planning document. This can be done in the same configuration area (OB37).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the fiscal year variant assignment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used in SAP to define how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Planning Documents: These are used in various SAP modules (like Controlling) for budgeting and forecasting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.