How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_UTIL029 - Fiscal year variant not unique in company code &1 (&2/&3)

FINS_ACDOC_UTIL029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_UTIL - Messages for package FINS_ACDOC_UTIL

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Fiscal year variant not unique in company code &1 (&2/&3)

What causes this issue?

The current process requires a unique fiscal year variant for all
ledgers in the company.
For the ledgers in company &V1&, fiscal year variants &V2& and &V3& are
relevant.

System Response

The processing is stopped.

How to fix this error?

Ensure a unique fiscal year variant by specifying a ledger group
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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL029 - Fiscal year variant not unique in company code &1 (&2/&3) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL029 indicates that there is a problem with the fiscal year variant configuration in the specified company code. This error typically arises when there are multiple fiscal year variants assigned to the same company code, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Fiscal Year Variants: The company code has been assigned more than one fiscal year variant, leading to ambiguity in financial postings.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the financial accounting settings, where fiscal year variants are not properly defined or assigned.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate entries for fiscal year variants.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB37 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variants).
  Verify the fiscal year variants assigned to the