/ILE/ANNX_GENERAL013 - Please use the same sender and receiver fiscal year variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Please use the same sender and receiver fiscal year variants

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL013 - Please use the same sender and receiver fiscal year variants ?

  The SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL013 indicates that there is a mismatch in the fiscal year variants between the sender and receiver systems during an intercompany transaction or data transfer. This error typically arises in scenarios involving financial postings, such as intercompany billing or data exchange between different company codes.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the fiscal year variant assigned to the sender company code does not match the fiscal year variant assigned to the receiver company code. Each company code in SAP can have its own fiscal year variant, which defines the fiscal year structure, including the number of posting periods and special periods.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that both the sender and receiver company codes are using the same fiscal year variant. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 in SAP.
  Check the fiscal year variants assigned to both the sender and receiver company codes.
  
  
  
  Align Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  If they are different, you have two options:
  
  Change the fiscal year variant of one of the company codes to match the other. This may involve changing the configuration in the company code settings.
  Create a new fiscal year variant that both company codes can use, if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If you decide to change the fiscal year variant, ensure that you update the configuration in the relevant company code settings (transaction code OBY6 for company code settings).
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: Understanding how to configure fiscal year variants is crucial. You can refer to SAP documentation or guides on financial accounting configuration for detailed steps.
  Intercompany Transactions: Familiarize yourself with the processes and configurations related to intercompany transactions, as they often involve multiple company codes with different settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By ensuring that both the sender and receiver company codes are aligned in terms of fiscal year variants, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transactions.