How To Fix KR205 - Fiscal year variant &1 for controlling area &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KR - Archiving Reports and Utilities

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Fiscal year variant &1 for controlling area &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KR205 - Fiscal year variant &1 for controlling area &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KR205 indicates that the fiscal year variant specified for a controlling area does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction or report that requires a valid fiscal year variant for a specific controlling area, but the system cannot find the corresponding configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant has not been defined for the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect Assignment: The fiscal year variant may not be correctly assigned to the controlling area in the configuration settings.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the fiscal year variant or controlling area being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KR205 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) ? Controlling ? General Controlling ? Fiscal Year Change ? Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Verify that the fiscal year variant you are trying to use is defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Controlling Area:
  
  In the same SPRO path, navigate to Controlling ? General Controlling ? Organizational Units ? Maintain Controlling Area.
  Check if the fiscal year variant is assigned to the controlling area in question. If not, assign the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant and controlling area are correctly entered in the transaction or report you are trying to execute. Look for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the fiscal year variant was included in the transport request and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year variant settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB29 (to define fiscal year variants) and OX19 (to maintain controlling areas) for quick access to the relevant configuration screens.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KR205 error and ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up for the controlling area in question.