How To Fix GA096 - Fiscal year variant & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Fiscal year variant &V1& assigned to the controlling area, company
code, or ledger is not defined.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Define the accounting data for the fiscal year variant using the
customizing function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA096 - Fiscal year variant & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message GA096, which states "Fiscal year variant & is not defined," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a defined fiscal year variant for the specified company code or controlling area. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant has not been defined in the system for the company code or controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be assigned correctly to the company code or controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the fiscal year variant code being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the fiscal year variant may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year Change ? Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Create a new fiscal year variant if it does not exist or ensure that the existing one is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  After defining the fiscal year variant, ensure it is assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Navigate to SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year Change ? Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code.
  Assign the fiscal year variant to the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Verify that the fiscal year variant code being used in the transaction is correct and matches the defined codes in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the fiscal year variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport request to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year variant settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used to define the accounting periods for financial reporting. They can be set up to reflect different fiscal years, such as calendar year, non-calendar year, or custom fiscal years.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OB29 (to define fiscal year variants) and OB37 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes) for quick access to the relevant configuration screens.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GA096 error and ensure that the fiscal year variant is properly defined and assigned in your SAP system.