How To Fix FR823 - Fiscal year variant & is not allowed for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & is not allowed for company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR823 - Fiscal year variant & is not allowed for company code & ?

  The SAP error message FR823 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant assigned to a company code in the system. This error typically arises when the fiscal year variant being used is not compatible with the company code settings or is not allowed for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant Assignment: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not be set up correctly or may not be compatible with the company's accounting practices.
  Fiscal Year Variant Not Defined: The fiscal year variant may not be defined in the system for the specified company code.
  Period Locking: The periods for the fiscal year variant may be locked, preventing transactions from being processed.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may not be configured to use the specified fiscal year variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB37 to check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OB29 to review the configuration of the fiscal year variant.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is properly defined and that the periods are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the company code settings.
  Ensure that the company code is configured to use the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Review Period Locking:
  
  Check if the periods for the fiscal year variant are locked. You can do this in transaction code OB52.
  If necessary, unlock the periods to allow transactions to be processed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These define how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit in SAP for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB37: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these configurations, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.