How To Fix GL297 - Fiscal year variant is missing for ledger & and global company &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Fiscal year variant is missing for ledger & and global company &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid fiscal year variant for this combination in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL297 - Fiscal year variant is missing for ledger & and global company & ?

  The SAP error message GL297 indicates that there is a missing fiscal year variant for a specific ledger and global company. 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 Configuration: The fiscal year variant has not been defined for the specified ledger and global company in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The fiscal year variant may not be correctly assigned to the ledger or the global company.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the fiscal year variant may not have been properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GL297 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Ledger:
  
  Navigate to SPRO > Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Setup > Define Ledgers.
  Check if the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant ledger. If not, assign the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code:
  
  Go to SPRO > Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Global Company Settings:
  
  If you are using a global company, ensure that the fiscal year variant is also assigned at the global company level if applicable.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants), OB37 (Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code), and OB22 (Define Ledgers) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on fiscal year variants and ledger configurations.
  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 Finance team for further investigation.