How To Fix GI821 - deviating fiscal year variant (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 821

• Message text: deviating fiscal year variant (see long text)

What causes this issue?

You want to transfer plan data from Controlling to the Flexible General
Ledger. A prerequisite for this is that the fiscal year variant that is
assigned to the controlling area corresponds to the fiscal year variant
of the company code in question. This is not the case here.
The controlling area from which you want to transfer plan data has the
fiscal year variant &V1&.
The company code to which you want to transfer the plan data has the
fiscal year variant &V2&.

System Response

The system refuses to transfer the data.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of the two fiscal year variants or the assignment
of the fiscal year variants to the controlling area and company code.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI821 - deviating fiscal year variant (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message GI821 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year variant of the document being processed and the fiscal year variant defined in the system for the relevant company code or controlling area. This error typically occurs during transactions that involve posting documents, such as goods movements or financial postings.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Mismatch: The fiscal year variant assigned to the document does not match the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variants may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Document Date: The date of the document being processed may fall into a fiscal year that is not aligned with the fiscal year variant of the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the document matches the one assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Document Date:
  
  Verify the date of the document you are trying to post. Ensure that it falls within the correct fiscal year as defined by the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration. This can be done in the following way:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check and modify the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined and that the periods are set up properly.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message often has a long text that provides additional details. You can view this by clicking on the message or using the transaction code SE91 to look up the message class and number for more context.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used in SAP to define how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Company Code Settings: Each company code in SAP can have its own fiscal year variant, which is crucial for financial reporting and compliance.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define fiscal year variants.
  OBY6: Assign fiscal year variants to company codes.
  SE91: Display message classes and long texts.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.