How To Fix GLE_MCA372 - Fiscal year variant not defined, company code &1 excluded from processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 372

• Message text: Fiscal year variant not defined, company code &1 excluded from processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA372 - Fiscal year variant not defined, company code &1 excluded from processing ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA372 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration for a specific company code. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a defined fiscal year variant for the specified company code, which prevents it from processing financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The company code in question does not have a fiscal year variant assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured or may have been deleted.
  Company Code Exclusion: The company code may be excluded from processing due to configuration settings or missing data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Company Code Data).
  Verify that the company code in question is correctly set up and has a fiscal year variant assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the fiscal year variant is missing, you can assign one by selecting the company code and assigning the appropriate fiscal year variant.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is defined in the system. You can check this in transaction code OB29.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant Settings:
  
  If the fiscal year variant is defined but not working, check its settings in transaction code OB29 to ensure it is configured correctly (e.g., start and end dates, number of posting periods).
  
  
  
  Check for Exclusions:
  
  Ensure that the company code is not excluded from processing in any relevant configuration settings. This may involve checking settings in the financial accounting module or related areas.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Configuration for company code settings.
  OB29: Configuration for fiscal year variants.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and company code settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GLE_MCA372 error and ensure that the company code is properly configured for processing financial transactions.