How To Fix SRF_CONFIG012 - Select a fiscal year variant.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_CONFIG - Statutory Reporting Framework Config Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Select a fiscal year variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_CONFIG012 - Select a fiscal year variant. ?

  The SAP error message SRF_CONFIG012, which states "Select a fiscal year variant," typically occurs when a user is trying to perform an action that requires a fiscal year variant to be specified, but none has been selected or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be assigned to the company code or the relevant organizational unit.
  User Role/Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or select the fiscal year variant.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may require a fiscal year variant that is not currently set in the user session.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO ? IMG ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Create a new fiscal year variant if one does not exist.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code:
  
  In the same IMG path, navigate to Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select the fiscal year variant.
  This can be checked in the user roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Select the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  When prompted by the system, ensure that you select the appropriate fiscal year variant from the dropdown list before proceeding with the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Settings:
  
  If the error occurs in a specific transaction, check the settings or parameters of that transaction to ensure that it is configured to use the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used in SAP to define how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., whether it is a calendar year, a non-calendar year, etc.).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAVC (for fiscal year variant configuration) and OB37 (for assigning fiscal year variants).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on fiscal year variants and their configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.