How To Fix ICC-KR820 - Fiscal year variant &1 does not exist; check your Customizing settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC-KR - Localization (South Korea)

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Fiscal year variant &1 does not exist; check your Customizing settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC-KR820 - Fiscal year variant &1 does not exist; check your Customizing settings ?

  The SAP error message "ICC-KR820 Fiscal year variant &1 does not exist; check your Customizing settings" typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified fiscal year variant in the configuration settings. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents or when running reports that require fiscal year information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant specified in the configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not have been properly configured or assigned to the company code.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the fiscal year variant name when it is being referenced in the transaction or report.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the fiscal year variant may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year Change > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Verify if the fiscal year variant with the specified name exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the reference.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code.
  This can be done in the same SPRO path under Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Company Code > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the fiscal year variant in the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the fiscal year variant was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on fiscal year variants and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These define how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Company Code: A company code in SAP is the smallest organizational unit for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps related to fiscal year variants.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for further investigation.