How To Fix GZ201 - No fiscal year variants maintained for this company

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No fiscal year variants maintained for this company

What causes this issue?

A fiscal year variant is missing for this company.

System Response

The date for calculating the exchange rate will be assembled using the
year and the period.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the FY variant in the Company Master record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ201 - No fiscal year variants maintained for this company ?

  The SAP error message GZ201, which states "No fiscal year variants maintained for this company," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a financial transaction or access financial reports without having a fiscal year variant defined for the company code in question. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the company code does not have a fiscal year variant assigned to it. The fiscal year variant defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of periods and any special periods.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the fiscal year variant has not been properly set up or linked to the company code.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system, the fiscal year variant may not have been transferred or configured correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GZ201 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Create a new fiscal year variant if one does not exist, or modify an existing one as needed.
  
  
  
  Assign the Fiscal Year Variant to the Company Code:
  
  Still in SPRO, navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code.
  Select the company code that is generating the error and assign the appropriate fiscal year variant to it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured with the desired periods and special periods.
  Verify that the company code is active and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the transaction or report that previously generated the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are essential for financial reporting and accounting processes in SAP. They define how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods (months, quarters) and any additional special periods for adjustments.
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to know the relevant transaction codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  OB37: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on fiscal year variants and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GZ201 error and ensure that your company code is properly configured for financial operations in SAP.