How To Fix VQ215 - The business year variant is missing in stat. structure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 215

• Message text: The business year variant is missing in stat. structure &

What causes this issue?

Period type 'business year variant' is set for the info structure.
Variant 'K4', for example is not entered.

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?

Maintain a business year variant for updating and planning the info
structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ215 - The business year variant is missing in stat. structure & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VQ215 The business year variant is missing in stat. structure &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the business year variant (Fiscal Year Variant) is not assigned or missing in the statistical key figure structure (stat. structure) used in controlling or profitability analysis. The system expects a fiscal year variant to be defined for the statistical structure to correctly interpret the time periods (fiscal years) for reporting or planning purposes.
  In other words, the statistical key figure structure you are trying to use or maintain does not have a fiscal year variant assigned, which is mandatory for time-dependent data processing.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Statistical Key Figures (SKF) are often used in CO (Controlling) for allocations, assessments, or planning.
  Each SKF structure must have a fiscal year variant assigned to define the calendar for the periods.
  If the fiscal year variant is missing, the system cannot determine the periods and throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Business Year Variant to the Statistical Structure:
  
  Go to transaction KSH1 (Create Statistical Key Figure Structure) or KSH2 (Change Statistical Key Figure Structure).
  Enter the statistical key figure structure name.
  In the header or relevant section, assign the correct Business Year Variant (Fiscal Year Variant).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned is valid and consistent with your company code or controlling area settings.
  You can check fiscal year variants in transaction OB29.
  
  
  
  Verify Integration:
  
  If the statistical structure is used in reports or planning, verify that the fiscal year variant matches the controlling area's fiscal year variant (transaction OKKP).
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The fiscal year variant defines the number of posting periods and special periods in a fiscal year.
  Missing or incorrect fiscal year variant assignment can cause inconsistencies in period-dependent data processing.
  This error is common during configuration or when creating new statistical key figure structures.
  Always ensure consistency between controlling area fiscal year variant and statistical structures.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  VQ215 The business year variant is missing in stat. structure &
  
  
  Cause
  Fiscal year variant not assigned to statistical key figure structure
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the correct fiscal year variant in KSH1/KSH2 for the statistical structure
  
  
  Related Transactions
  KSH1, KSH2, OB29, OKKP
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the statistical key figure structure name or the context where the error occurs.