How To Fix KEO203 - No fiscal year variant assigned to controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 203

• Message text: No fiscal year variant assigned to controlling area &

What causes this issue?

There is no fiscal year variant assigned to controlling area &V1&. A
fiscal year variant is however required to be able to carry out the
function selected.

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?

Under the basic data for the controlling area &V1&, enter a fiscal year
variant.
-> <DS:TRAN.OX06>Proceed</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO203 - No fiscal year variant assigned to controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KEO203 indicates that there is no fiscal year variant assigned to the controlling area in your SAP system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction related to controlling (CO) that requires a fiscal year variant, but the system cannot find one associated with the specified controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The controlling area does not have a fiscal year variant assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Controlling Area Not Defined: The controlling area itself may not be properly defined or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KEO203 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (Customizing) ? Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Controlling ? Define Controlling Area.
  Select the relevant controlling area and check if a fiscal year variant is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign a Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If no fiscal year variant is assigned, you can assign one by selecting the controlling area and clicking on the "Fiscal Year Variant" field.
  Choose an appropriate fiscal year variant from the list. If necessary, you can create a new fiscal year variant under Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Maintain Fiscal Year Variants.
  
  
  
  Check for Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant you are assigning is consistent with the periods and settings required for your controlling area.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Transaction: After assigning the fiscal year variant, try to perform the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can be defined for one or more company codes.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) and OB29 (for fiscal year variant settings) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration screens.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for further investigation.