How To Fix FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT015 - FY variant &1 cannot have more than 12 normal periods.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT - Fiscal Year Variant Maintenance

• Message number: 015

• Message text: FY variant &1 cannot have more than 12 normal periods.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT015 - FY variant &1 cannot have more than 12 normal periods. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT015 indicates that the fiscal year variant you are trying to maintain has been configured to allow more than 12 normal periods, which is not permissible in SAP. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or modify a fiscal year variant that exceeds the limit of 12 normal periods.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant is set up incorrectly, allowing for more than 12 normal periods. In SAP, a fiscal year can have a maximum of 12 normal periods (months).
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the fiscal year variant may have been altered or incorrectly defined, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the fiscal year variant settings:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year Change ? Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  
  
  
  Check the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Locate the fiscal year variant that is causing the issue (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Review the configuration of the fiscal year variant to ensure that it does not exceed 12 normal periods.
  
  
  
  Modify the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the fiscal year variant is set to have more than 12 normal periods, you will need to modify it.
  Change the number of normal periods to 12 or fewer, as per your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After saving, try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: In SAP, fiscal year variants define how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Normal Periods: These are typically the standard months of the fiscal year. Special periods can be used for adjustments or closing activities.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on fiscal year variant configuration and best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after making the changes, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) to further investigate the configuration.