How To Fix UCM0162 - The fiscal year variants in the MDF and in the consolidation area differ

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM0 - Messages for Data Basis, Cons Area, ...

• Message number: 162

• Message text: The fiscal year variants in the MDF and in the consolidation area differ

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.3528EC47E8AA5570E10000009B38F983>fiscal year variant</> in
the consolidation area, &V1&, differs from that in the master data
administration of the Master Data Framework (MDF), &V2&. This applies at
least to field &V4& (&V3&). When time-dependent hierachies are accessed,
data must be converted because the periods are not identical.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Where possible, use the same fiscal year variant in the consolidation
area ea and in master data administration of the MDF. You make this
setting in the Implementation Guide (IMG) for the Master Data Framework
in the following IMG activity:
<DS:SIMG.UGMD_FYV>Define Leading Fiscal Year Variant</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM0162 - The fiscal year variants in the MDF and in the consolidation area differ ?

  The SAP error message UCM0162 indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year variants defined in the Master Data Framework (MDF) and those in the consolidation area. This error typically arises in the context of financial consolidation processes, where consistent fiscal year definitions are crucial for accurate reporting and data consolidation.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Fiscal Year Variants: The fiscal year variant defined in the Master Data Framework does not match the fiscal year variant defined in the consolidation area. This can happen if the fiscal year settings were changed or if different fiscal year variants were assigned to different entities or areas.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system where the fiscal year variants are not properly aligned across different modules or components.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the organizational structure, it could lead to inconsistencies in fiscal year variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify the fiscal year variant settings for both the MDF and the consolidation area.
  Ensure that both areas are using the same fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If discrepancies are found, adjust the fiscal year variant in either the MDF or the consolidation area to ensure they match.
  This may involve changing the fiscal year variant in the configuration settings or updating the master data.
  
  
  
  Recheck Data:
  
  After making changes, recheck the data to ensure that the error is resolved.
  You may need to refresh or reprocess the data in the consolidation area to reflect the changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to configure fiscal year variants in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform tests to ensure that the consolidation process works correctly without generating the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Master Data Framework (MDF): This is a component in SAP that manages master data across various applications and modules.
  Consolidation Area: This refers to the specific area in SAP where financial data from different entities is consolidated for reporting purposes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or support team for further assistance.