How To Fix MA860 - Fiscal year variant & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA860 - Fiscal year variant & already exists ?

  The SAP error message MA860, which states "Fiscal year variant & already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a fiscal year variant in the SAP system, and the variant you are attempting to create already exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Fiscal Year Variant: The most common cause of this error is that the fiscal year variant you are trying to create has the same identifier as an existing one in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: You may be trying to configure a fiscal year variant without realizing that it has already been set up by another user or in a different context.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typographical error in the fiscal year variant code you are entering.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Variants: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variants).
  Look for the fiscal year variant you are trying to create. If it exists, you can either modify it or use it instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Identifier: 
  
  If you need to create a new fiscal year variant, choose a different identifier that does not conflict with existing ones.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that you are in the correct client and that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year variant settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  OB37: Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to fiscal year variants and error MA860.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage fiscal year variants in your SAP system.