How To Fix KK256 - Fiscal year variant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & does not exist

What causes this issue?

A fiscal year variant is selected through the controlling area
specified. The fiscal year variant determines parameters for the
<GL:fiscal_year>fiscal year</>. In the present case, the controlling
area points to a nonexistent fiscal year variant.

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?

Go into Customizing and check the assignment of the fiscal year variant
for the controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK256 - Fiscal year variant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KK256 indicates that the fiscal year variant specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, such as when trying to post costs or create reports that require a fiscal year variant.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant specified in the configuration or transaction does not match any existing fiscal year variant in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not have been defined in the system, or it may have been deleted or not properly assigned to the company code or controlling area.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered the fiscal year variant incorrectly in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> IMG -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Fiscal Year Change -> Define Fiscal Year Variant
  
  Verify that the fiscal year variant you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area. You can check this in the following path:
  SPRO -> IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  
  
  
  
  Correct User Input:
  
  If the fiscal year variant was entered manually in a transaction, double-check for any typographical errors. Ensure that the correct variant is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year variants available in your system, consult the SAP documentation or your system administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OB29 to view and manage fiscal year variants.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.