How To Fix M9015 - Fiscal year variant & is not correctly maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M9 - Logistics Information System: Planning Data

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & is not correctly maintained

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check table T009B.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M9015 - Fiscal year variant & is not correctly maintained ?

  The SAP error message M9015, which states "Fiscal year variant & is not correctly maintained," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the fiscal year variant in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the posting of documents, running reports, or executing transactions that require fiscal year information.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing settings or incorrect parameters.
  Missing Assignment: The fiscal year variant may not be assigned to the company code or controlling area that you are trying to use.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the fiscal year variant, such as overlapping periods or incorrect start and end dates.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variants.
  Verify that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined, including the start and end dates, and that it matches the requirements of your organization.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  This can be done in the same SPRO path under Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Review the periods defined in the fiscal year variant to ensure there are no overlaps or gaps.
  Make sure that the periods are correctly defined for the current fiscal year.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the fiscal year variant settings.
  If not, consult with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transactions that were previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OB29 (for maintaining fiscal year variants) and OB37 (for assigning fiscal year variants to company codes) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and their configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M9015 error and ensure that your fiscal year variant is correctly maintained in SAP.