How To Fix GC035 - Fiscal year variant & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC035 - Fiscal year variant & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message GC035 indicates that the fiscal year variant is not maintained for a specific company code or controlling area. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a financial transaction or reporting that requires a fiscal year variant, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant has not been assigned to the company code or controlling area in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may be incorrectly configured or not properly linked to the relevant organizational units.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the fiscal year variant is expected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GC035 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Company Code.
  Select the relevant company code and check if a fiscal year variant is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the fiscal year variant is not assigned, you can assign it by editing the company code settings.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined and meets the requirements of your organization.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs in a controlling context, check the controlling area settings.
  Navigate to SPRO > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Controlling > Define Controlling Area.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant Settings:
  
  Go to SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variant.
  Verify that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured, including the start and end dates, and the number of posting periods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB29 (to maintain fiscal year variants) and OBY6 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes) for quick access.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on fiscal year variants and their configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.