How To Fix RSPLS_CR036 - Combination proposal for &1,&2: Missing fiscal year variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS_CR - Messages on Characteristic Relationships/Data Slices

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Combination proposal for &1,&2: Missing fiscal year variant

What causes this issue?

For the characteristics '&V1&' and '&V2&' the system is to determine all
possible characteristic combinations for the specified selection. The
system requires a non-initial fiscal year variant in order to do this.
The selection contains an initial fiscal year variant.

System Response

The system cannot generate characteristic combinations.

How to fix this error?

Only use non-initial fiscal year variants in the selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS_CR036 - Combination proposal for &1,&2: Missing fiscal year variant ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR036, which states "Combination proposal for &1,&2: Missing fiscal year variant," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration for a specific combination of characteristics in a query or report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The error indicates that the fiscal year variant required for the specified combination of characteristics (represented by &1 and &2) is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly assigned to the relevant InfoObject or InfoProvider.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the report is pulling data may not have the necessary fiscal year variant defined.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the data itself that prevent the system from determining the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is defined and correctly assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the fiscal year variant is missing, you may need to create a new fiscal year variant or assign an existing one to the relevant InfoObject or InfoProvider.
  Use transaction code OB29 to manage fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  Review InfoObjects and InfoProviders:
  
  Check the InfoObjects and InfoProviders involved in the query to ensure that they are correctly configured to use the fiscal year variant.
  Make sure that the characteristics used in the query are linked to the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Data Source Validation:
  
  Validate the data source to ensure that it is correctly set up and that the fiscal year variant is included in the data extraction process.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Queries:
  
  After making the necessary changes, reprocess the queries or reports that were generating the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on fiscal year variants and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 for fiscal year variant management and RSA1 for data modeling in SAP BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSPLS_CR036 error in your SAP environment.