F5234 - Fiscal year variant & is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Fiscal year variant & is incorrect

What causes this issue?

When determining the posting period, a period was found that is not in
the permitted area 1 - 16.

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?

Correct the fiscal year variant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5234 - Fiscal year variant & is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message F5234, which states "Fiscal year variant & is incorrect," typically occurs when there is a mismatch or an issue with the fiscal year variant configuration in the system. This error can arise in various financial transactions, such as posting documents or executing reports.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant Assignment: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or the posting period may not be correctly configured or may not match the fiscal year variant used in the transaction.
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be defined in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant company code.
  Period Status: The posting period may be closed or not open for the fiscal year variant being used.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may not be compatible with the fiscal year variant settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OB37 to check the fiscal year variant configuration.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is properly defined and that all necessary settings (like periods and special periods) are configured.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting periods using transaction code OB52. Ensure that the relevant periods for the fiscal year variant are open for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Details:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the details of that transaction to ensure that the correct fiscal year variant is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year variant settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or finance team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Company Code: Each company code in SAP can have its own fiscal year variant, which must be correctly configured for financial transactions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  OB37: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5234 error and ensure that your fiscal year variant settings are correctly configured in SAP.