How To Fix FMUP117 - Different fiscal year variants for Financial Accounting and Funds Mgmt

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMUP - Update in Funds Management

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Different fiscal year variants for Financial Accounting and Funds Mgmt

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMUP117 - Different fiscal year variants for Financial Accounting and Funds Mgmt ?

  The SAP error message FMUP117 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year variants used in Financial Accounting (FI) and Funds Management (FM). This can occur when the two modules are configured to use different fiscal year settings, which can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data processing.
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: The most common cause of this error is that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code in Financial Accounting is different from the fiscal year variant assigned in Funds Management.
  Configuration Issues: This can happen due to incorrect configuration during the setup of either the FI or FM module.
  Changes in Configuration: If changes were made to the fiscal year variant in one module without corresponding changes in the other, this error can arise.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMUP117 error, you need to ensure that both Financial Accounting and Funds Management are using the same fiscal year variant. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variants for Financial Accounting.
  Go to the transaction code FMX1 to check the fiscal year variants for Funds Management.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If you find that the fiscal year variants are different, you will need to align them. This may involve changing the fiscal year variant in either FI or FM to match the other.
  If you need to change the fiscal year variant in Funds Management, you can do this in the configuration settings for Funds Management.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust the configuration settings in both modules to ensure they are consistent. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that both modules are functioning correctly with the new fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants for Financial Accounting
  FMX1: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants for Funds Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring fiscal year variants in both FI and FM.
  Consulting SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By ensuring that both Financial Accounting and Funds Management are configured to use the same fiscal year variant, you should be able to resolve the FMUP117 error and continue with your financial processes without issues.