How To Fix MA848 - Technical fiscal year variant & is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 848

• Message text: Technical fiscal year variant & is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA848 - Technical fiscal year variant & is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message MA848, which states "Technical fiscal year variant & is not maintained," typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to the fiscal year variant in the SAP 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 that is being referenced in the transaction is not defined or maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly assigned to the company code or controlling area.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or inconsistencies in the configuration of the fiscal year variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA848 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Fiscal Year -> Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant in question is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code. You can check this by navigating to:
  SPRO -> IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Company Code -> Define Company Code
  
  Select the company code and verify that the correct fiscal year variant is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check for Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the configuration. You can use transaction code OB29 to check the assignment of fiscal year variants to company codes and controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used to define how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant assignment) and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year variants and the MA848 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MA848 error in your SAP system.