How To Fix SRF_CONFIG017 - Maintain either Fiscal Year Variant or Tax Calendar

SRF_CONFIG017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_CONFIG - Statutory Reporting Framework Config Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Maintain either Fiscal Year Variant or Tax Calendar

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_CONFIG017 - Maintain either Fiscal Year Variant or Tax Calendar ?

  The SAP error message SRF_CONFIG017 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the fiscal year variant or tax calendar in the system. This error typically arises when the system requires either a fiscal year variant or a tax calendar to be maintained, but neither has been set up.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant defines how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods). If this is not defined, the system cannot process financial transactions correctly.
  Missing Tax Calendar: The tax calendar is used for tax reporting purposes. If it is not defined, the system may not be able to determine the correct tax periods for transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to financial accounting or controlling modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRF_CONFIG017 error, you need to ensure that either a fiscal year variant or a tax calendar is maintained in the