How To Fix FINS_FI_SIF030 - Fisc.year variants of source ledger &1 and target ledger &2 are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_SIF - SAP S/4HANA Finance: Subsequent Implementation of Functions

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Fisc.year variants of source ledger &1 and target ledger &2 are different

What causes this issue?

Fiscal year variants of company code &V3& in source ledger &V1& and
target ledger &V2& are different.
If asset accounting is active for a company code then the same fiscal
year variant need to be assigned to the source ledger and the target
ledger.

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?

Check and adjust assignments of fiscal year variants for company code
&V3& in source ledger &V1& and target ledger &V2& in the Customizing
activity
<DS:SIMG.FINSVC_LEDGER>Define Settings for Ledgers and Currency Types.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF030 - Fisc.year variants of source ledger &1 and target ledger &2 are different ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF030 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year variants of the source ledger and the target ledger during a financial document transfer or posting process. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and can affect processes such as data migration, document transfers, or integration between different ledgers.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the fiscal year variant assigned to the source ledger (e.g., the ledger from which you are trying to transfer data) is different from the fiscal year variant assigned to the target ledger (e.g., the ledger to which you are trying to transfer data). Each fiscal year variant defines the start and end dates of the fiscal year, as well as the number of posting periods.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 to view the fiscal year variants.
  Identify the fiscal year variant assigned to both the source ledger and the target ledger.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If the fiscal year variants are indeed different, you will need to either:
  
  Change the fiscal year variant of one of the ledgers to match the other, or
  Ensure that the data being transferred is compatible with the fiscal year variant of the target ledger.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you need to change the fiscal year variant, you may need to adjust the configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This may involve changing settings in the ledger configuration or adjusting the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant to ensure that any changes made do not affect other processes or configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transfer or posting to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: A fiscal year variant defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of periods and special periods. It is crucial for financial reporting and compliance.
  Ledgers in SAP: SAP allows for multiple ledgers (e.g., leading ledger, non-leading ledgers) to accommodate different accounting principles or reporting requirements.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: To view and manage fiscal year variants.
  OB37: To assign fiscal year variants to company codes.
  FAGL_LC: For ledger-related transactions.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.