How To Fix K6694 - The selected distribution key does not match the fiscal year variant.

K6694 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 694

• Message text: The selected distribution key does not match the fiscal year variant.

What causes this issue?

The distribution key you have chosen does not match the fiscal year
variant. A different fiscal year variant is defined for the chosen
distribution key.

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?

Choose a different distribution key.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6694 - The selected distribution key does not match the fiscal year variant. ?

  The SAP error message K6694 indicates that there is a mismatch between the distribution key you are trying to use and the fiscal year variant defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting (CO) when you are attempting to distribute costs or revenues using a distribution key that is not compatible with the fiscal year variant of the controlling area or the relevant cost center.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Fiscal Year Variants: The distribution key you are using is associated with a different fiscal year variant than the one assigned to the controlling area or the cost center.
  Incorrect Configuration: The distribution key may not be properly configured to align with the fiscal year variant settings in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the wrong distribution key is selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant: Verify the fiscal year variant assigned to the controlling