How To Fix G3547 - Fiscal year variants &1 and &2 are not compatible (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 547

• Message text: Fiscal year variants &1 and &2 are not compatible (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The system examined the compatibility of fiscal year variant &V1& of a
transaction organizational unit with that of a consolidation unit (&V2&
). In general, the posting periods are compatible if each posting
period of the transaction fiscal year variant lies completely within a
posting period of Consolidation. For example, this requirement must be
met in integrated data transfers in order to determine an unambiguous
data entry period. This results in the following conditions with
respect to the posting periods of the transaction fiscal year variant
and/or the FY variant of Consolidation:
The "From" Date of each posting period in Consolidation must match the
"From" Date of the posting period of the transaction org unit.
The "To" Date of each posting period in Consolidation must match the
"To" Date of the posting period of the transaction org unit.
However, one of these conditions has not been met for period &V3& of
fiscal year &V4& and fiscal year variants &V1& and &V2&.

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3547 - Fiscal year variants &1 and &2 are not compatible (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message G3547 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between two fiscal year variants in your SAP system. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves two different fiscal year variants that are not aligned or compatible with each other.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to post transactions or generate reports that involve two different fiscal year variants.
  The fiscal year variants have different settings, such as the number of periods, the start and end dates, or the fiscal year definition.
  The system is unable to reconcile the differences between the two fiscal year variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to view the fiscal year variants defined in your system.
  Verify the settings of the fiscal year variants involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are compatible in terms of the number of periods and the fiscal year definition.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If you find that the fiscal year variants are indeed different, you may need to align them. This could involve changing the fiscal year variant for one of the company codes or adjusting the settings to ensure compatibility.
  
  
  
  Change Company Code Settings:
  
  If the fiscal year variants are assigned to different company codes, ensure that the company codes are set up correctly and that they are using compatible fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the long text of the error message for additional details on the specific incompatibility. This can provide insights into what exactly is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with your SAP Basis or Finance team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: A fiscal year variant defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for fiscal year variants) and OB37 (for assigning fiscal year variants to company codes).
  Documentation: Always refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed explanations of fiscal year variants and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the compatibility issue between the fiscal year variants in your SAP system.