KM079 - Fiscal year variant & does not exist in year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & does not exist in year &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM079 - Fiscal year variant & does not exist in year & ?

  The SAP error message KM079 typically indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration in the system. This error occurs when the system cannot find a valid fiscal year variant for the specified year in the context of a particular transaction or process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant specified in the configuration does not exist for the year in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly assigned to the company code or controlling area.
  Year Not Defined: The fiscal year for the specified variant may not be defined in the system for the given year.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction that is causing the system to look for a non-existent fiscal year variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variants.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant you are trying to use is correctly defined and exists for the specified year.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area. This can be done in transaction code OB37 for company codes or OKKP for controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Define Fiscal Year:
  
  If the fiscal year variant exists but is not defined for the specific year, you may need to define it. This can be done in the same configuration area (OB29).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Double-check the data you are entering in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the fiscal year and variant are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year variant settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  OB37: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  OKKP: Maintain Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year variants.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify fiscal year variant settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM079 error and ensure that your fiscal year variant is correctly configured in SAP.