AA779 - Ledgers have different fiscal year variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 779

• Message text: Ledgers have different fiscal year variants

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA779 - Ledgers have different fiscal year variants ?

  The SAP error message AA779 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fiscal year variants between different ledgers in the Asset Accounting (AA) module. This typically occurs when you attempt to post an asset transaction that involves multiple ledgers, and those ledgers are configured with different fiscal year variants.
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: The primary cause of this error is that the ledgers involved in the transaction have different fiscal year variants. For example, one ledger may be set up with a fiscal year that runs from January to December, while another may have a fiscal year that runs from April to March.
  Configuration Issues: This can also arise from incorrect configuration in the Asset Accounting settings or during the setup of the ledgers in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AA779 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to view the fiscal year variants.
  Verify the fiscal year variant assigned to each ledger involved in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If the fiscal year variants are different, you will need to align them. This may involve changing the fiscal year variant of one of the ledgers to match the other.
  Be cautious when making changes, as this can affect historical data and reporting.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for Asset Accounting is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) > Asset Accounting > Integration with General Ledger > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI/CO consultant for guidance on how to properly configure fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that transactions can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB29: To view and manage fiscal year variants.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings for Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Asset Accounting and fiscal year variant configurations.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA779 error and ensure that your asset transactions can be processed correctly across the relevant ledgers.