How To Fix /SCMB/TDL_DAO078 - Fiscal year variant was not transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TDL_DAO -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Fiscal year variant was not transferred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_DAO078 - Fiscal year variant was not transferred ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_DAO078 Fiscal year variant was not transferred typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration during data transfer or processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the variant is not assigned to the company code or if it is not defined in the system.
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are transferring data from one system to another (e.g., during a migration or integration), the fiscal year variant may not be included in the data being transferred.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the relevant objects (like materials, plants, etc.) may not have the fiscal year variant assigned, leading to this error when trying to process transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is defined and correctly assigned to the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the company code in the configuration.
  You can check this in the same SPRO path under Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant objects to ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned correctly.
  For example, check the material master or any other relevant master data records.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Process:
  
  If this error occurs during a data transfer process, ensure that the fiscal year variant is included in the data being transferred.
  Review the data mapping and transformation rules to ensure that the fiscal year variant is being handled correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB29 (to define fiscal year variants) and OB37 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMB/TDL_DAO078 Fiscal year variant was not transferred.