M3536 - Fiscal year variant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 536

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You wanted to determine consumption of a material for a specific period
split. However, you have specified a fiscal year variant that does not
exist or no longer exists.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify an existing fiscal year variant or maintain the desired
fiscal year variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3536 - Fiscal year variant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M3536, which states "Fiscal year variant & does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the specified fiscal year variant in the configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of documents, running reports, or executing transactions that require fiscal year information.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variant may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the fiscal year variant.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the fiscal year variant code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Verify if the fiscal year variant in question exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the fiscal year variant does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the entry in the transaction where the error occurred.
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, you may need to adjust its settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the fiscal year variant. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the fiscal year variant code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used in SAP to define how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., whether it is calendar year-based, non-calendar year-based, etc.).
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OB29 to manage fiscal year variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to fiscal year variants and error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.