How To Fix G0434 - Version &1 must have same FY variant as version with same special version

G0434 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 434

• Message text: Version &1 must have same FY variant as version with same special version

What causes this issue?

When consolidation versions use the same special versions, the same
fiscal year variant should be assigned to keep time-dependent settings
consistent across versions.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0434 - Version &1 must have same FY variant as version with same special version ?

  The SAP error message G0434 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fiscal year (FY) variant between two versions in the system. Specifically, it states that the version you are trying to use must have the same fiscal year variant as the version with the same special version.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or planning when:
  
  You are trying to execute a report or transaction that involves multiple versions (e.g., actuals vs. plan).
  The fiscal year variant assigned to one version does not match the fiscal year variant assigned to another version that is being referenced or compared.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Version Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Master Data > Define Versions).
  Review the versions you are using and