How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_UTIL035 - Fiscal year variant not unique for ledger &1 (&2/&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_UTIL - Messages for package FINS_ACDOC_UTIL

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Fiscal year variant not unique for ledger &1 (&2/&3)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The processing is stopped.

How to fix this error?

Ensure a unique fiscal year variant by restricting the selected company
codes 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL035 - Fiscal year variant not unique for ledger &1 (&2/&3) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL035 indicates that there is a conflict with the fiscal year variant configuration for a specific ledger in the system. This error typically arises when the system finds multiple fiscal year variants assigned to the same ledger, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Fiscal Year Variants: The primary cause of this error is that more than one fiscal year variant is assigned to the same ledger. Each ledger should have a unique fiscal year variant to avoid confusion in financial reporting and processing.
  Configuration Issues: This can occur due to incorrect configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the settings for ledgers and fiscal year variants.
  Data Migration or Changes: If there have been recent changes to the configuration or data migration activities, it may lead to inconsistencies in the fiscal year variant assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB22 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Define Fiscal Year Variant).
  Review the fiscal year variant assignments for the ledger in question. Ensure that only one fiscal year variant is assigned to each ledger.
  
  
  
  Adjust Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If you find multiple fiscal year variants assigned to the same ledger, you will need to adjust the configuration. Remove the duplicate fiscal year variant assignments and ensure that each ledger has a unique fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, ensure that they are not causing this issue. Review any custom code that might manipulate ledger or fiscal year variant assignments.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport request, check if the transport included changes to fiscal year variants or ledgers. You may need to revert or adjust the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional insights or specific instructions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that financial processes are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB22: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  OB37: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Financial Accounting to understand the implications of fiscal year variants and ledgers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_UTIL035 error and ensure that your ledger configurations are correct.