How To Fix MA846 - Fiscal year variant & is not maintained

MA846 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 846

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA846 - Fiscal year variant & is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message MA846, which states "Fiscal year variant & is not maintained," typically occurs when there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the posting of documents or when running reports that require fiscal year information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant specified in the configuration or transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly assigned to the company code or controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the fiscal year variant code being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA846 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) > Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variants.
  Verify that the fiscal year variant