How To Fix G3688 - Fiscal year variant for org. unit &1 is not defined in ledger &2

G3688 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Fiscal year variant for org. unit &1 is not defined in ledger &2

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year variant, that is conducted with in ledger &V2&, is not
maintained for organizational unit &V1& (company code in local tables,
company in global tables).

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

Maintain the fiscal year variant in ledger &V2 for organizational unit
&V1& in the sender system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3688 - Fiscal year variant for org. unit &1 is not defined in ledger &2 ?

  The SAP error message G3688 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration for a specific organizational unit in relation to a ledger. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a defined fiscal year variant for the specified organizational unit in the context of the specified ledger.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant for the specified organizational unit (e.g., company code, controlling area) is not defined in the specified ledger.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the ledger or organizational unit may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the fiscal year variant may not have been properly set up.
  Customizations: Custom developments or modifications in the system may have led to inconsistencies in the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings