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

MA084 - Overview

• 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