How To Fix M2021 - Fiscal year variant not maintained for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Fiscal year variant not maintained for company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2021 - Fiscal year variant not maintained for company code & ?

  The SAP error message M2021 indicates that the fiscal year variant has not been maintained for a specific company code. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires a fiscal year variant, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant has not been assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may be incorrectly configured or not set up at all.
  Company Code Not Defined: The company code you are trying to use may not be properly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M2021 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Company Code.
  Ensure that the company code in question is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  In the same SPRO path, navigate to Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variants.
  Check if a fiscal year variant is defined and ensure it is assigned to the relevant company code.
  If not, create a new fiscal year variant or assign an existing one to the company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up with the appropriate settings (e.g., start and end dates, special periods, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB52 (to maintain the fiscal year variant) and OBY6 (to assign the fiscal year variant to the company code).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring fiscal year variants and company codes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Financial Accounting team for further assistance.