How To Fix KE_CHACO167 - Operating concern &1 and &2 have different fiscal year variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE_CHACO - Message class for operating concern merge/split

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Operating concern &1 and &2 have different fiscal year variants

What causes this issue?

Operating concerns &V1& and &V2& have different fiscal year variants.

System Response

Operating concern &V1& cannot be converted.

How to fix this error?

Enter operating concerns with the same fiscal year variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE_CHACO167 - Operating concern &1 and &2 have different fiscal year variants ?

  The SAP error message KE_CHACO167 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year variants of two operating concerns in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or report that involves multiple operating concerns, and those operating concerns are configured with different fiscal year variants.
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: Each operating concern in SAP can have its own fiscal year variant, which defines the structure of the fiscal year (e.g., number of periods, special periods, etc.). If you attempt to execute a transaction that involves two operating concerns with different fiscal year variants, SAP will raise this error.
  Configuration Issues: This can also happen if there has been a recent change in the configuration of one of the operating concerns, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variants assigned to the operating concerns in question.
  Ensure that both operating concerns have the same fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the fiscal year variants are different and you need them to be the same, you may need to adjust the configuration of one of the operating concerns. This can involve changing the fiscal year variant assigned to one of the operating concerns.
  Be cautious when making changes to the configuration, as this can have implications for financial reporting and data integrity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to understand the implications of changing fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the transactions and reports work as expected without raising the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Operating Concern: In SAP, an operating concern is a structure used in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) that defines how data is collected and reported.
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of periods and how they are defined (e.g., monthly, quarterly).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE52 (Change Operating Concern) and KE53 (Display Operating Concern) for managing operating concerns.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after checking the fiscal year variants, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.