How To Fix GL328 - Create fiscal year variant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 328

• Message text: Create fiscal year variant &

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year variant &V1& assigned to the combination of
company code or global company and ledger does not exist.

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?

Create the fiscal year variant in configuration or assign a valid
fiscal year variant to the combination in configuration.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL328 - Create fiscal year variant & ?

  The SAP error message GL328 typically indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration in the system. This error often arises when trying to perform transactions that require a fiscal year variant that has not been properly set up or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant required for the transaction is not created or is not assigned to the company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be configured correctly, or the settings may not align with the requirements of the company code.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a specific fiscal year variant that is not available in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger Accounting ? Master Data ? G/L Accounts ? Preparation ? Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Create a new fiscal year variant if it does not exist, or modify an existing one as needed.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code:
  
  After creating the fiscal year variant, ensure it is assigned to the relevant company code.
  Navigate to SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger Accounting ? Master Data ? G/L Accounts ? Preparation ? Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code.
  Assign the newly created or modified fiscal year variant to the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings of the fiscal year variant to ensure they are correct (e.g., start and end dates, number of posting periods, etc.).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant aligns with the accounting requirements of your organization.
  
  
  
  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 (to define fiscal year variants) and OB37 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes) for quick access.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on fiscal year variant configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify fiscal year variants and company code settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Financial Accounting team for further investigation.