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

GK189 - Overview

• 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