How To Fix GI174 - Ledger & has fiscal year variant & instead of &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Ledger & has fiscal year variant & instead of &

What causes this issue?

When transferring planning data, the receiver ledgers must have the
same fiscal year variant as the sender system, since all planned
periods are transferred and not just one period with a posting date.
Therefore, the period cannot be converted.

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?

Compare the fiscal year variant of the sender system with the FI-SL
fiscal year variant.
You can access this in FI-SL Customizing by choosing Basic Settings
Master Data -> Ledger (select the ledger specified in this message) ->
Assign Comp.Cd/Comp. -> After selecting the company code, the system
displays the assigned fiscal year variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI174 - Ledger & has fiscal year variant & instead of & ?

  The SAP error message GI174 typically indicates a mismatch between the fiscal year variant assigned to a ledger and the fiscal year variant that is expected or required for a particular transaction or posting. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents or when running reports.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Mismatch: The ledger you are trying to post to has a different fiscal year variant than what is configured in your company code or the document you are trying to post.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings of the ledgers, company codes, or fiscal year variants in the SAP system.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may be restricted to specific fiscal year variants, leading to this error when trying to post.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variants assigned to your company code and the ledger.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the ledger matches the one assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Ledger Settings:
  
  If necessary, you may need to change the fiscal year variant for the ledger or the company code to ensure they match.
  This can be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check if the document type you are using is compatible with the fiscal year variant of the ledger.
  You can review document type settings in transaction code OBY6.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who can help you resolve the issue without affecting other configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: To view and maintain fiscal year variants.
  OBY6: To check and maintain document types.
  FS00: To view and maintain G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and ledger configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the GI174 error in your SAP system.