How To Fix RSAU236 - No assignment of a fiscal year variant possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 236

• Message text: No assignment of a fiscal year variant possible

What causes this issue?

This InfoCube contains the fiscal year variant (FJV) as characteristic.
The creation of an update rule for an InfoCube, that requires the FYV
is only possible with communication structures, that also contain the
FYV or by storing a constant value of the FYV in the InfoCube or in the
InfoObject.

System Response

The update rules can be saved but not activated. An update of InfoCubes
that contain warnings is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Include the FYV in the communication structure or store a constant
value for the FYV in the InfoCube or in the InfoObject.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU236 - No assignment of a fiscal year variant possible ?

  The SAP error message RSAU236 "No assignment of a fiscal year variant possible" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an issue with the assignment of a fiscal year variant to a company code or controlling area. This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are the common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Assignment: The fiscal year variant has not been assigned to the company code or controlling area.
  Incompatible Fiscal Year Variants: The fiscal year variant being used is not compatible with the settings of the company code or controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect configuration settings in the financial accounting or controlling module.
  Locked or Inactive Settings: The fiscal year variant may be locked or inactive, preventing its assignment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (for company code) or OKKP (for controlling area) to check if the fiscal year variant is assigned correctly.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the fiscal year variant does not exist, you can create it using transaction code OB37.
  If it exists but is not assigned, you can assign it in the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is compatible with the settings of the company code or controlling area. For example, check if the fiscal year variant matches the fiscal year settings (calendar year, non-calendar year, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Verify if the fiscal year variant is locked or inactive. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for specific details on fiscal year variants and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  OKKP: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Controlling Area
  OB37: Create/Change Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the fiscal year variant assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAU236 error and ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the relevant organizational units in SAP.