How To Fix FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT026 - Maintain the fiscal years in fiscal year variant &1 sequentially.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT - Fiscal Year Variant Maintenance

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Maintain the fiscal years in fiscal year variant &1 sequentially.

What causes this issue?

In fiscal year variant &V1&, FY &V2&, and FY &V3& are not sequential.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the fiscal years in fiscal year variant &V1& sequentially.
Under <LS>Periods</>, you can maintain fiscal years 2018, 2019, and
2020.
However, you cannot maintain only 2018 and 2020 because these fiscal
years are not sequential.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT026 - Maintain the fiscal years in fiscal year variant &1 sequentially. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_FYV_MAINT026 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of fiscal years in a specific fiscal year variant. This error typically arises when the fiscal years are not maintained in a sequential order, which is a requirement in SAP for proper financial reporting and processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The fiscal years defined in the fiscal year variant are not in chronological order.
  There may be gaps or overlaps in the fiscal years.
  The fiscal year variant is incorrectly configured, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the fiscal years in the specified fiscal year variant are maintained sequentially. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting (New) ? Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) ? Fiscal Year Change ? Maintain Fiscal Year Variant.
  
  
  
  Select the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Find and select the fiscal year variant that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Check the Fiscal Years:
  
  Review the list of fiscal years defined for the selected variant.
  Ensure that the years are listed in sequential order without any gaps or overlaps.
  
  
  
  Correct the Order:
  
  If you find any discrepancies, you can add, remove, or reorder the fiscal years to ensure they are sequential.
  Make sure that the starting year is less than the ending year and that there are no duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how fiscal years are structured, including the number of periods and how they relate to calendar years.
  Fiscal Year Change: This is a process in SAP that allows organizations to change their fiscal year settings, which may involve closing the current fiscal year and opening a new one.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB29 (to maintain fiscal year variants) or OB37 (to define fiscal year variant) for quick access to the relevant configuration screens.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Financial Accounting team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues affecting the fiscal year configuration.