How To Fix XW377 - Fiscal year variant not maintained for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Fiscal year variant not maintained for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW377 - Fiscal year variant not maintained for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message XW377 indicates that the fiscal year variant has not been maintained for a specific company code in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a financial transaction or reporting that requires a fiscal year variant, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant has not been assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code you are trying to use may not be set up correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly applied.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to maintain the fiscal year variant for the affected company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Maintain Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Here, you can create or modify fiscal year variants as needed.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code:
  
  Navigate to: Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code.
  Select the company code that is causing the error and assign the appropriate fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OB29 (to define fiscal year variants) and OB37 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes) for quick access.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Financial Accounting team for further investigation.