/ATL/ASSET183 - Fiscal year variant & is not defined

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/ASSET -

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/ASSET183 - Fiscal year variant & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/ASSET183 Fiscal year variant & is not defined typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system cannot find a defined fiscal year variant for the specified asset or transaction. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant specified for the asset or transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly assigned to the company code or the asset class.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the asset master data or transaction data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to SPRO (Customizing).
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year Change > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant in question is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code:
  
  In the same SPRO area, check if the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code.
  Path: Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Company Code > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master data (transaction code AS03 for display).
  Verify that the asset is assigned the correct fiscal year variant.
  If necessary, update the asset master data to reflect the correct fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the transaction data for any inconsistencies or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify fiscal year variants and asset master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message related to the fiscal year variant in SAP.