How To Fix OR012 - No fiscal year variant found for controlling area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OR - CO-OM Drilldown Reports

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No fiscal year variant found for controlling area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OR012 - No fiscal year variant found for controlling area &1 ?

  The SAP error message OR012 "No fiscal year variant found for controlling area &1" typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the controlling area in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a fiscal year variant assigned to the specified controlling area, which is necessary for various financial and controlling processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The controlling area does not have a fiscal year variant assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured or may have been deleted.
  Controlling Area Not Assigned: The controlling area may not be correctly assigned to the company code or may not be active.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration data related to the controlling area and fiscal year variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OR012 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variants).
  Verify that the fiscal year variant is defined and assigned to the controlling area in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the fiscal year variant is missing, you can assign it to the controlling area:
  
  In the same transaction (OB29), select the controlling area and assign the appropriate fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OKKP to check the configuration of the controlling area.
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly set up and that it is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the configuration data. You may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or requirements related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  OKKP: Maintain Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the controlling area and fiscal year variant settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OR012 error and ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the controlling area.