How To Fix FMPEB054 - Fiscal year variants of company codes &1 and &2 are not identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPEB - Partially Exempt Organizations

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Fiscal year variants of company codes &1 and &2 are not identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMPEB054 - Fiscal year variants of company codes &1 and &2 are not identical ?

  The SAP error message FMPEB054 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year variants of two company codes involved in a transaction or process. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as when trying to execute a cross-company code transaction.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Two company codes (denoted as &1 and &2 in the error message) are being used in a transaction, but they have different fiscal year variants defined in the system.
  The fiscal year variant determines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of periods, special periods, and the start and end dates of the fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that both company codes have the same fiscal year variant. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  Check the fiscal year variant assigned to each company code.
  
  
  
  Change Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the fiscal year variants are different, you can either:
  
  Change the fiscal year variant of one of the company codes to match the other.
  Create a new fiscal year variant that meets the requirements of both company codes and assign it accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign the Same Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  After making the necessary changes, ensure that both company codes are assigned the same fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After making the changes, re-attempt the transaction that caused the error to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: Understanding how to configure fiscal year variants is crucial. Each fiscal year variant can have different settings, such as the number of periods (12 or 13) and the special periods.
  Cross-Company Code Transactions: Be aware that cross-company code transactions require consistent settings across the involved company codes to ensure proper financial reporting and compliance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to manage fiscal year variants and company code settings.
  
  By ensuring that the fiscal year variants are consistent across the company codes involved, you should be able to resolve the FMPEB054 error and proceed with your financial transactions.