How To Fix EIDESWD403 - Define period type &2 in Customizing for switch type &1

EIDESWD403 - Overview

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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