Message type: E = Error
Message class: EIDESWD - Message for Change of Supplier/Service
Message number: 403
Message text: Define period type &2 in Customizing for switch type &1
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EIDESWD403
- Define period type &2 in Customizing for switch type &1 ?The SAP error message EIDESWD403 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the definition of a period type in the Customizing settings for a specific switch type. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid period type that corresponds to the specified switch type in the configuration settings.
Cause: Missing Configuration: The period type specified in the error message is not defined in the Customizing settings for the relevant switch type. Incorrect Switch Type: The switch type being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the expected period types. Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
Solution: Check Customizing Settings: Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO). Navigate to the relevant area for defining period types and switch types. This is usually found under the module related to the error (e.g., Financial
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