How To Fix G3699 - Different start of fiscal year; no reconciliation of period 000

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 699

• Message text: Different start of fiscal year; no reconciliation of period 000

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3699 - Different start of fiscal year; no reconciliation of period 000 ?

  The SAP error message G3699, which states "Different start of fiscal year; no reconciliation of period 000," typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the fiscal year settings between different components or modules in SAP. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to perform a reconciliation or when there are inconsistencies in the fiscal year variant settings.
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: The error often arises when different company codes or controlling areas have different fiscal year variants. For example, if one company code starts its fiscal year in January and another starts in April, this can lead to discrepancies.
  Period Settings: If the periods are not aligned across different modules (like FI, CO, etc.), it can cause issues during reconciliation processes.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial settings or during the setup of the fiscal year variant can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variants assigned to your company codes and controlling areas.
  Ensure that all relevant company codes and controlling areas are using the same fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Align Period Settings:
  
  Ensure that the periods are correctly defined and aligned across all relevant modules. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 for the posting periods.
  
  
  
  Reconcile Settings:
  
  If you are performing a reconciliation, ensure that the periods you are trying to reconcile are open in all relevant company codes and controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to ensure that the fiscal year settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs. You may need to restart the transaction or log out and log back in to see the changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to fiscal year settings and reconciliation.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed information on fiscal year configuration and reconciliation processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these settings, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your internal SAP support team for further investigation.