How To Fix GK189 - Fiscal year variant &1 not defined (&3) for period &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Fiscal year variant &1 not defined (&3) for period &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK189 - Fiscal year variant &1 not defined (&3) for period &2 ?

  The SAP error message GK189 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that the fiscal year variant specified in the error message is not defined for the period you are trying to process. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  Fiscal year variant &1: This is the fiscal year variant that is not defined.
  Period &2: This is the accounting period that you are trying to access.
  &3: This may refer to additional information, such as the company code or other relevant details.
  
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant has not been defined in the system for the specified company code or controlling area.
  Incorrect Period: The period you are trying to access may not be valid for the fiscal year variant defined.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction where the fiscal year variant is specified.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  Verify that the fiscal year variant specified in the error message is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods) to check if the period you are trying to access is open for posting.
  Ensure that the period is valid for the fiscal year variant you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings in transaction code OBY6 to ensure that the correct fiscal year variant is assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, review the transaction where the error occurred and correct any mistakes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year variant settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used in SAP to define how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., calendar year, non-calendar year).
  Posting Periods: These define the periods during which transactions can be posted in the system.
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the GK189 error message in SAP.