How To Fix RSAU237 - The update does not contain a fiscal year variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 237

• Message text: The update does not contain a fiscal year variant

What causes this issue?

The selected time conversion requires a fiscal year variant (FYV) for
the conversion. However, the InfoCube does not contain this
characteristic yet.

System Response

The update rules cannot be activated. An update of InfoCubes that
contain warnings is not possible.

How to fix this error?

General:
Include the FYV in the InfoCube as a characteristic. Then maintain the
update rules anew.
The value of the FYV can coem from various sources:
Automatic assignment of the FYV from the InfoSource.
However, this is only possible if the FYV is also available in the
assigned InfoSource.
Store the FYV as a constant value in the InfoCube.
Store the FYV as a constant value 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 RSAU237 - The update does not contain a fiscal year variant ?

  The SAP error message RSAU237 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant in the context of updating or processing data in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a financial document or transaction that does not have an associated fiscal year variant defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The most common cause of this error is that the fiscal year variant is not defined for the company code or the specific transaction being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be correctly assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAU237 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Ledgers -> Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is defined and correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the fiscal year variant is missing, you can create a new fiscal year variant or assign an existing one to the company code.
  Make sure that the fiscal year variant is compatible with the periods and settings you intend to use.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction data that is causing the error. Ensure that all necessary fields, including the fiscal year variant, are populated correctly.
  If you are processing a document, check if it has been created with the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like OB52 to check the open and closed periods for the fiscal year variant.
  Ensure that the periods are correctly defined and that there are no overlaps or gaps.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on fiscal year variants and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  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 OB37 (to define fiscal year variants) and OBY6 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSAU237 error in your SAP system.