How To Fix FTOE_CORE108 - Fiscal year variant does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTOE_CORE -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Fiscal year variant does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTOE_CORE108 - Fiscal year variant does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FTOE_CORE108 indicates that the fiscal year variant specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting when the system is unable to find the fiscal year variant that is required for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant that is being referenced in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not have been properly configured or assigned to the company code or controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction where the fiscal year variant is specified.
  Transport Issues: If the fiscal year variant was recently created or modified in a development environment, it may not have been transported to the production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants) to check if the fiscal year variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that the correct variant is being used.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area. This can be done in transaction code OB37 (Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant).
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate company codes.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction or report where the error occurred to ensure that the fiscal year variant is entered correctly without any typos.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the fiscal year variant was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request has been successfully moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  OB37: Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant
  OBY6: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year variants.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for further investigation.