How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS099 - Fiscal year variant inconsistent with settings in fcst customizing

/SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Fiscal year variant inconsistent with settings in fcst customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS099 - Fiscal year variant inconsistent with settings in fcst customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS099 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the fiscal year variant settings in the forecast customizing and the fiscal year variant defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with forecasting and planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Mismatch: The fiscal year variant defined in the planning area or the forecast model does not match the fiscal year variant set in the customizing settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration in the forecasting settings, particularly in the fiscal year variant settings.
  Data Inconsistency: If the fiscal year variant was changed after the initial setup of the planning area or forecast model, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for forecasting and check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the fiscal year