How To Fix M3084 - The fiscal year variant requires a period indicator in the profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 084

• Message text: The fiscal year variant requires a period indicator in the profile

What causes this issue?

You have selected the fiscal year variant field in order to copy it to
the profile. However, for it to be copied, you must also specify a
period indicator.

How to fix this error?

Select the period indicator field on the selection screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3084 - The fiscal year variant requires a period indicator in the profile ?

  The SAP error message M3084, "The fiscal year variant requires a period indicator in the profile," typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to the fiscal year variant in the Material Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system is expecting a period indicator to be defined in the fiscal year variant profile, but it is missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Indicator: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or the material master does not have a period indicator defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly set up in the system, leading to the absence of necessary indicators.
  Profile Assignment Issues: The profile assigned to the company code or the material master may not be linked correctly to the fiscal year variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3084 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  Select the fiscal year variant that is being used and ensure that the period indicators are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Period Indicator:
  
  Ensure that the period indicator is assigned to the fiscal year variant. This can be done in the same configuration screen (OB29).
  If the period indicator is missing, you may need to create or modify the fiscal year variant to include it.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 (Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant).
  Verify that the correct fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  If the error occurs during material postings, check the material master data for the relevant materials.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and ensure that the correct fiscal year variant is assigned.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Period Indicator: This is used to indicate the posting periods within the fiscal year, which is essential for financial reporting and material management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for further investigation and assistance.