How To Fix MA084 - Different fiscal year variants cannot be planned simultaneously

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Different fiscal year variants cannot be planned simultaneously

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA084 - Different fiscal year variants cannot be planned simultaneously ?

  The SAP error message MA084 ("Different fiscal year variants cannot be planned simultaneously") typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform planning activities in a scenario where different fiscal year variants are being used. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or other planning transactions.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: You are trying to plan materials or execute transactions that involve multiple fiscal year variants. Each fiscal year variant defines how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Inconsistent Settings: The planning settings or master data for the materials involved may be set up with different fiscal year variants, leading to conflicts during planning activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA084 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Verify the fiscal year variant settings for the materials or plants involved in the planning process. Ensure that they are consistent and aligned.
  You can check the fiscal year variant in the material master data (transaction code MM03) under the accounting view.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If you find discrepancies, you may need to align the fiscal year variants. This could involve changing the fiscal year variant for one of the materials or plants to match the other.
  
  
  
  Planning Area Settings:
  
  Review the planning area settings in the SAP system (transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 for SAP APO or similar for other modules) to ensure that they are configured to use the same fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on fiscal year variants and planning configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the planning process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: You can configure fiscal year variants in the SAP system using transaction code OB29.
  Material Master Data: Understanding how fiscal year variants are set in the material master is crucial for resolving this error.
  Planning Transactions: Familiarize yourself with the specific planning transactions you are using, as different transactions may have different requirements regarding fiscal year variants.
  
  By ensuring that all relevant materials and planning areas are using the same fiscal year variant, you should be able to resolve the MA084 error and proceed with your planning activities.