How To Fix M3598 - The reference material has the fiscal year variant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 598

• Message text: The reference material has the fiscal year variant &

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a reference material for consumption to this
material. The reference material must have the same fiscal year variant
as this material.

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?

Enter another reference material for consumption or correct the fiscal
year variant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3598 - The reference material has the fiscal year variant & ?

  The SAP error message M3598 indicates that there is an issue related to the fiscal year variant of a reference material. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves a material that has a fiscal year variant that does not match the fiscal year variant of the controlling area or the company code you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Fiscal Year Variants: The fiscal year variant assigned to the reference material does not match the fiscal year variant of the controlling area or the company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the material master data or in the controlling area settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data setup for the material or the related organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the fiscal year variant assigned to the material.
  Compare it with the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code (transaction code OAVD) or the controlling area (transaction code OKKP).
  
  
  
  Adjust Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to change the fiscal year variant of the material to match the company code or controlling area. This can be done in the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration are correct. You can check this in the SPRO configuration menu under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to fiscal year variants and material master data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  OAVD: Company Code Settings
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and configuration settings.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management or financial accounting.