How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSTR012 - Enter fiscal year variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSTR -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter fiscal year variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSTR012 - Enter fiscal year variant ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSTR012 Enter fiscal year variant typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a fiscal year variant, but none has been specified or the specified variant is not valid.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The user has not entered a fiscal year variant in the relevant field.
  Invalid Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant entered does not exist or is not configured correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variant may not be assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the fiscal year variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Valid Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  When prompted by the error message, enter a valid fiscal year variant in the appropriate field. This can usually be found in the configuration settings or documentation for your specific SAP implementation.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  
  SPRO > SAP Reference IMG > Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant you are trying to use is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area. This can also be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the fiscal year variant. This may require checking with your SAP security team or administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year variant to use, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB29 (to define fiscal year variants) or OB37 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes) to manage fiscal year variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official documentation for further troubleshooting.