How To Fix UCR0009 - Specify the fiscal year variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCR0 - Messages for Reporting of Transaction Data

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Specify the fiscal year variant

What causes this issue?

The system converts a date into fiscal year and period or vice versa
using the fiscal year variant. However, no fiscal year variant was
specified.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Specify the fiscal year variant in a unique way (in the global filter)
in the report.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCR0009 - Specify the fiscal year variant ?

  The SAP error message UCR0009, which states "Specify the fiscal year variant," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a fiscal year variant to be defined, but it has not been specified in the relevant configuration or user input.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant has not been assigned to the company code or the relevant master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variant may not be properly set up in the system.
  User Input: The user may not have selected a fiscal year variant in the transaction or report parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year Change > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Ensure that a fiscal year variant is defined and assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  In the same SPRO path, check the settings for the company code to ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned.
  You can do this by navigating to Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Create/Change and checking the settings for the specific G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  User Input in Transaction:
  
  When executing a transaction or report, ensure that you have selected the appropriate fiscal year variant in the selection screen.
  If the selection screen does not show a fiscal year variant option, check if the transaction is configured to require one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., whether it follows the calendar year, has special periods, etc.).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAVC (for fiscal year variant configuration) and OBY6 (for company code settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to fiscal year variants and error UCR0009.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCR0009 error and ensure that the fiscal year variant is properly specified in your SAP system.