How To Fix R7674 - Fiscal year variants have to be attached to a fixed value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 674

• Message text: Fiscal year variants have to be attached to a fixed value

What causes this issue?

You want to partition an InfoCube using time characteristic 0FISCPER or
use 0FISCPER in multidimensional clustering (MDC). This is only
permitted if you also assign a constant to the fiscal year variants
(0FISCVARNT).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Assign a constant to the characteristc 0FISCVARNT. To do this, choose
"Object-Specific Properties" from the context menu for 0FISCVARNT.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7674 - Fiscal year variants have to be attached to a fixed value ?

  The SAP error message R7674 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the fiscal year variant you are trying to use is not properly assigned to a fixed value, which is necessary for certain financial operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The fiscal year variant has not been assigned to a fixed value in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may be incorrectly configured or not linked to the appropriate company code or controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the fiscal year variant is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7674 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant you are using is correctly defined and has the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code:
  
  In the same SPRO path, navigate to Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code. If it is not, assign it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check for Fixed Values:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is linked to fixed values as required by your business processes. This may involve checking the settings for the controlling area or other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Related Customizing Settings:
  
  Check if there are any other related customizing settings that might affect the fiscal year variant assignment, such as settings for special periods or posting periods.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting the transaction that previously resulted in the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB29 (for defining fiscal year variants) and OB37 (for assigning fiscal year variants to company codes) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on fiscal year variant configuration and its implications on financial reporting and postings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7674 error and ensure that your fiscal year variants are correctly configured in your SAP system.