How To Fix UCCV121 - Fiscal year variant is identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCCV - Message Class for Validation Customizing

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Fiscal year variant is identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCCV121 - Fiscal year variant is identical ?

  The SAP error message UCCV121 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that the fiscal year variant you are trying to create or modify is identical to an existing one. This can occur when you attempt to define a new fiscal year variant with the same settings as an already existing variant.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Fiscal Year Variant: You are trying to create a fiscal year variant that has the same name or configuration as an existing one.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misunderstanding in the fiscal year variant settings, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variants).
  Review the list of existing fiscal year variants to see if the one you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Variant:
  
  If you find that the fiscal year variant you are trying to create is indeed identical to an existing one, consider modifying the existing variant instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Create a Unique Variant:
  
  If you need a new fiscal year variant, ensure that it has a unique name and configuration that does not match any existing variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on fiscal year variant configuration to ensure you are following best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used in SAP to define how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variants) and OB37 (Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to fiscal year variants and error UCCV121.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCCV121 error and successfully manage your fiscal year variants in SAP.