How To Fix FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT011 - FY variant &1 deviates more than one year from the calendar year in FY &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT - Fiscal Year Variant Maintenance

• Message number: 011

• Message text: FY variant &1 deviates more than one year from the calendar year in FY &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT011 - FY variant &1 deviates more than one year from the calendar year in FY &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT011 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the fiscal year variant (FY variant) and the calendar year. Specifically, it means that the fiscal year variant you are trying to use deviates by more than one year from the calendar year defined in the system.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The fiscal year variant (FY variant) is set up in such a way that it does not align with the calendar year.
  The fiscal year variant is defined to start or end in a way that is inconsistent with the calendar year, leading to a deviation of more than one year.
  There may be an attempt to post or process transactions that are outside the acceptable range of fiscal years defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variants).
  Review the fiscal year variant settings to ensure that they are correctly defined and aligned with the calendar year.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the fiscal year variant is indeed set up incorrectly, you may need to adjust it to ensure that it does not deviate by more than one year from the calendar year.
  Make sure that the start and end dates of the fiscal year variant are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Dates:
  
  Review the dates of the transactions you are trying to post. Ensure that they fall within the valid range of the fiscal year variant you are using.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant for guidance on fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used in SAP to define how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and how they relate to the calendar year.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variants) and OB37 (Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to fiscal year variants and error messages for additional guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your fiscal year variant is correctly aligned with the calendar year.