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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 in question is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code:
  
  Still in SPRO, navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Company Code > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the fiscal year variant code being used in the transaction or report to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP administrator or the person responsible for SAP configuration in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the transaction or report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used to define how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., whether it is a calendar year, a non-calendar year, etc.).
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit in financial accounting for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAVC (for fiscal year variant) and OX15 (for company code settings).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, possibly involving SAP support or consulting services.