How To Fix GL329 - Fiscal year variant & has &, & however & periods per fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 329

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & has &, & however & periods per fiscal year

What causes this issue?

The number of posting periods per fiscal year is different for the
receiver and the sender. Only the posting periods should be
summarized.

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?

&NOTE&
The system checks precisely to see whether exactly one receiver period
can be determined from each sender period when the execution period is
entered at execution.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL329 - Fiscal year variant & has &, & however & periods per fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message GL329 typically indicates a mismatch between the fiscal year variant settings in your configuration. This error occurs when there is a discrepancy in the number of periods defined for the fiscal year variant in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Mismatch: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or the controlling area does not match the fiscal year variant used in the transaction.
  Different Period Settings: The fiscal year variant has a different number of periods defined (e.g., 12 periods vs. 13 periods) than what is expected in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of fiscal year variants across different modules (e.g., FI, CO).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code matches the one used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the company code settings and ensure that the correct fiscal year variant is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction data to ensure that it is being processed under the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Period Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the number of periods in the fiscal year variant to match the requirements of your organization.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for specific guidance related to your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used to define how the fiscal year is structured in terms of periods (months, quarters, etc.). Different companies may have different fiscal year structures.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define fiscal year variants.
  OBY6: Assign fiscal year variants to company codes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year variants and error GL329.
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always back up your configuration before making changes.
  Test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GL329 error and ensure that your fiscal year variant settings are correctly configured.