How To Fix WRMA_FI087 - Fiscal year variant &1 differs from that of company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Fiscal year variant &1 differs from that of company code &2

What causes this issue?

The transferred fiscal year variant, &V1&, differs from the fiscal year
variant of company code &V2&, &V3&. If an IDoc was used to import the
data, then the data in IDoc &V4& is inconsistent.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Correct the transferred data.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA_FI087 - Fiscal year variant &1 differs from that of company code &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRMA_FI087: Fiscal year variant &1 differs from that of company code &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is a mismatch between the Fiscal Year Variant assigned to a company code and the fiscal year variant being used or referenced in a transaction or configuration. Specifically, the fiscal year variant you are trying to use or assign does not match the fiscal year variant that is already assigned to the company code in SAP.
  
  Each company code in SAP is assigned exactly one fiscal year variant.
  The fiscal year variant controls the financial periods and year-end closing periods.
  If you try to post or configure something with a fiscal year variant different from the one assigned to the company code, SAP throws this error.
  
  
  When does this error typically occur?
  
  During posting of financial documents (e.g., invoices, payments) where the fiscal year variant in the document does not match the company code's fiscal year variant.
  During configuration or master data maintenance when assigning or changing fiscal year variants.
  When integrating or migrating data where fiscal year variants are inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Fiscal Year Variant assigned to the Company Code:
  
  Transaction Code: OB29
  Enter the company code and verify the fiscal year variant assigned.
  
  
  
  Check the Fiscal Year Variant used in the transaction or document:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant in the document or configuration matches the one assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Correct the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the fiscal year variant in the document is incorrect, correct it to match the company code's fiscal year variant.
  If the company code has the wrong fiscal year variant assigned (rare and critical), you may need to change it in OB29. Note: Changing fiscal year variant for a company code with posted data is complex and generally not recommended without thorough impact analysis.
  
  
  
  Consistency in Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all master data (e.g., vendor, customer, asset master) and configuration settings are consistent with the fiscal year variant of the company code.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant (FYV): Defines the number of posting periods and special periods in a fiscal year.
  Company Code: Organizational unit in SAP representing an independent accounting entity.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29 - Define Fiscal Year Variant for Company Code
  OB52 - Maintain Posting Periods (related to fiscal year variant)
  FS00 - G/L Account Master Record (posting periods depend on FYV)
  
  
  Impact of Fiscal Year Variant Mismatch:
  
  Posting errors
  Period closing issues
  Reporting inconsistencies
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WRMA_FI087 Fiscal year variant &1 differs from that of company code &2
  
  
  Cause
  Fiscal year variant mismatch between document/configuration and company code
  
  
  Solution
  Align fiscal year variant in document/configuration with company code's fiscal year variant (check via OB29)
  
  
  Related Transactions
  OB29, OB52, FS00
  
  
  
  
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