How To Fix RSTRAN072 - Fiscal year variant filled by system or data target

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Fiscal year variant filled by system or data target

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year variant was set to a constant value in the system or in
InfoProvider maintenance (InfoCube maintenance).

System Response

The associated transformation rule cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

You can change the fiscal year variant in the system or in InfoProvider
maintenance, or delete the constant.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN072 - Fiscal year variant filled by system or data target ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN072 typically occurs during data transfer processes, particularly in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that the fiscal year variant has been automatically filled by the system or the data target, which can lead to issues if the fiscal year variant is not correctly set or if there are inconsistencies in the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Mismatch: The fiscal year variant defined in the source system does not match the one defined in the target system or the data target.
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not have the necessary fiscal year variant information, leading to the system trying to fill it automatically.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being transferred may have inconsistencies regarding fiscal year information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant in the source system matches the one in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Data Target Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the data target (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object) to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Update Data Source:
  
  If the data source is missing fiscal year variant information, update the data source to include the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Process:
  
  Review the data transfer process (e.g., InfoPackage, Data Transfer Process) to ensure that it is correctly configured to handle fiscal year data.
  
  
  
  Test with Sample Data:
  
  Run a test with a small set of data to see if the error persists. This can help isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB29 - To check and configure fiscal year variants.
  RSA1 - To access the Data Warehousing Workbench for BW-related configurations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP Help documentation for BW/BI regarding fiscal year variants and data transfer processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the RSTRAN072 error in your SAP system.