How To Fix FIQA_LOC318 - Fiscal year variant &1 not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIQA_LOC - FI Localization for Qatar

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Fiscal year variant &1 not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIQA_LOC318 - Fiscal year variant &1 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message FIQA_LOC318 indicates that the fiscal year variant specified in the system is not maintained or configured correctly. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and can occur during various processes, such as posting transactions or generating reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant specified in the configuration is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the company code or other relevant entities.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction where the fiscal year variant is specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Fiscal Year -> Define Fiscal Year Variants
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant you are trying to use is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code. You can do this by navigating to:
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Company Code -> Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  
  Check if the company code is linked to the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the data entered in that transaction to ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year variant settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used to define the accounting periods for financial reporting. They can be set up to reflect different fiscal years, such as calendar year or non-calendar year.
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to know relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB29 - Define Fiscal Year Variants
  OB37 - Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIQA_LOC318 error and ensure that your fiscal year variant is correctly maintained in the SAP system.