How To Fix MM228 - The fiscal year variant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 228

• Message text: The fiscal year variant & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM228 - The fiscal year variant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM228, which states "The fiscal year variant & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of materials management (MM) when the system is trying to access a fiscal year variant that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant specified in the configuration or transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be assigned to the company code or may have been deleted or not created properly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the fiscal year variant code being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Verify if the fiscal year variant you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code.
  Navigate to SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code.
  Check if the company code is linked to the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the fiscal year variant code you are entering in the transaction. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year variant settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used in SAP to define how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  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 OAVD (for fiscal year variant configuration) and OX15 (for company code assignment).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or check SAP Notes for any related issues or patches.