How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_UTIL028 - Fiscal year variant not unique in ledger group &1 / CO area &2 (&3/&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_UTIL - Messages for package FINS_ACDOC_UTIL

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Fiscal year variant not unique in ledger group &1 / CO area &2 (&3/&4)

What causes this issue?

The current process requires a unique fiscal year variant for all
selected ledgers and company codes.
For the ledgers in ledger group &V1& and all company codes in
controlling area &V2&, fiscal year variants &V3& and &V4& are relevant.

System Response

The processing is stopped.

How to fix this error?

Ensure a unique fiscal year variant by specifying a ledger group and/or
company code accordingly.

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_UTIL028 - Fiscal year variant not unique in ledger group &1 / CO area &2 (&3/&4) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL028 indicates that there is a problem with the fiscal year variant configuration in the context of a specific ledger group and controlling area. This error typically arises when the system finds multiple fiscal year variants assigned to the same ledger group and controlling area, which leads to ambiguity in processing financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Fiscal Year Variants: The primary cause of this error is that more than one fiscal year variant is assigned to the same ledger group and controlling area. This can happen due to incorrect configuration or changes made in the system that were not properly managed.
  Configuration Errors: Changes in the configuration of the ledger or controlling area without proper updates to the fiscal year variant settings can lead to this issue.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes in the organizational structure, it may result in duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger group and controlling area in SAP.
  Navigate to the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Verify the fiscal year variants assigned to the specific ledger group and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find multiple fiscal year variants assigned, you need to remove the duplicates. Ensure that only one fiscal year variant is assigned to the combination of ledger group and controlling area.
  You can do this by editing the configuration settings and ensuring that the correct fiscal year variant is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, ensure that they are not causing this issue. Review any custom code that might interact with fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that financial transactions can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB29 (to maintain fiscal year variants) and OB37 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes) to check and modify the settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on fiscal year variants and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_UTIL028 error and ensure that your fiscal year variant configuration is correct.