How To Fix FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT019 - The FY &1 in FY variant &2 has the wrong period order.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT - Fiscal Year Variant Maintenance

• Message number: 019

• Message text: The FY &1 in FY variant &2 has the wrong period order.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT019 - The FY &1 in FY variant &2 has the wrong period order. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT019 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the fiscal year (FY) you are trying to maintain has periods that are not in the correct order according to the defined fiscal year variant.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Sequence: The periods defined in the fiscal year variant do not follow the expected chronological order. For example, if you have defined periods 1, 2, 3, and then 5, this would trigger the error because period 4 is missing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the fiscal year variant settings, such as overlapping periods or incorrect definitions of the fiscal year.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or changes made to the fiscal year variant may have introduced inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 for the specified FY variant (in this case, &2).
  Ensure that the periods are defined in the correct order without any gaps or overlaps.
  
  
  
  Correct Period Order:
  
  If you find that the periods are out of order, you will need to adjust them. Make sure that all periods are sequential and that there are no missing periods.
  If necessary, add or remove periods to ensure that they follow the correct sequence.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making changes, save the configuration and try to perform the action that triggered the error again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  OB37: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year variants.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the configuration in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT019 and ensure that your fiscal year variant is correctly configured.