How To Fix FINS_TDD024 - Fiscal year variant not identical between ledger &1 and ledger &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_TDD - Message Class for New Top Down Distribution

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Fiscal year variant not identical between ledger &1 and ledger &2

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year variant of sender ledger is different from fiscal year
variant of reference 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?

It is acceptable to use a different ledger for reference data selection
if the ledger also uses a different fiscal year variant. In the Run
Allocations app, you need to be aware of the difference when you input
the period for reference data selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_TDD024 - Fiscal year variant not identical between ledger &1 and ledger &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_TDD024 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fiscal year variants between two ledgers in your SAP system. This error typically arises during processes that involve multiple ledgers, such as during the posting of financial documents or during the configuration of the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Two ledgers (for example, leading ledger and non-leading ledger) are configured with different fiscal year variants. Each fiscal year variant defines the start and end dates of the fiscal year, as well as the number of posting periods.
  This mismatch can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data processing, as the system expects both ledgers to operate under the same fiscal year structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the fiscal year variants for the ledgers in question are identical. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Ledgers: Determine which ledgers are causing the issue. The error message will specify the ledger names (e.g., ledger &1 and ledger &2).
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Ledgers > Ledger > Define Fiscal Year Variant).
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to each ledger.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If the fiscal year variants are different, you have two options:
  
  Change one of the ledgers to use the same fiscal year variant as the other.
  Create a new fiscal year variant that matches the requirements of both ledgers and assign it accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, test the posting or process that previously triggered the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  Documentation: Document the changes made for future reference and to maintain a clear audit trail.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Ledgers in SAP: Ledgers are used in SAP to manage financial data. The leading ledger is typically the primary ledger for financial reporting, while non-leading ledgers can be used for additional reporting requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (to manage posting periods) and OBY6 (to manage ledgers) for further configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By ensuring that the fiscal year variants are consistent across the ledgers, you should be able to resolve the FINS_TDD024 error and continue with your financial processes without issues.