How To Fix KR305 - Controlling areas & and & have different fiscal year variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KR - Archiving Reports and Utilities

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Controlling areas & and & have different fiscal year variants

What causes this issue?

You have entered a TO-period. In addition, the controlling areas &v1&
and &v2& were selected, which have different fiscal year variants in
the fiscal year &v3&,.

System Response

To avoid confusing results during archiving, the system checks when you
enter a TO-period whether the last posting periods of the involved
controlling areas in the selected fiscal year are identical. If this is
not the case, archiving should be carried out separated by controlling
areas.

How to fix this error?

Check the entered TO-period. If you want to archive all periods, leave
the field empty.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KR305 - Controlling areas & and & have different fiscal year variants ?

  The SAP error message KR305 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year variants of two controlling areas that you are trying to work with. This typically occurs when you are attempting to perform a transaction that involves multiple controlling areas, such as transferring costs or posting to different controlling areas.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to post or transfer costs between two controlling areas that have different fiscal year variants.
  The fiscal year variant defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the number of periods and special periods. If these variants differ, SAP cannot process the transaction because it cannot reconcile the periods between the two controlling areas.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KR305 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 to view the fiscal year variants assigned to the controlling areas in question.
  Verify the fiscal year variant settings for both controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If the fiscal year variants are indeed different and you need to align them, you can either:
  
  Change the fiscal year variant of one of the controlling areas to match the other.
  Create a new fiscal year variant that matches the requirements of both controlling areas and assign it accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  
  Reassign Cost Objects:
  
  If changing the fiscal year variant is not feasible due to business requirements, consider reassigning cost objects or transactions to a single controlling area that has a matching fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  Before making changes to fiscal year variants, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that any changes align with your organization's accounting practices and reporting requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and any special periods.
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can have its own fiscal year variant.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: To view and manage fiscal year variants.
  OKKP: To manage controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KR305 error and ensure that your transactions can be processed without issues.