How To Fix EIDESWD404 - Cannot determine period type &1 for switch type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIDESWD - Message for Change of Supplier/Service

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Cannot determine period type &1 for switch type &2

What causes this issue?

The definition for period type &V1& is inconsistent.

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?

Check all redefined periods for switch type &v2& in the service provider
agreement and in Customizing for period types. Note that if periods
refer to another period type, the period type referred to is calculated
beforehand. Remove all recursive dependencies.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIDESWD404 - Cannot determine period type &1 for switch type &2 ?

  The SAP error message EIDESWD404 indicates that the system is unable to determine the period type for a specific switch type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's financial or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with period-end closing processes or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The period type for the specified switch type may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings for the period types and switch types are incomplete or incorrect.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data that links the period type to the switch type may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be correctly handling the period types and switch types.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from determining the correct period type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for period types and switch types in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting or Controlling).
  Ensure that the period type is correctly defined for the specified switch type. You can check this in the configuration path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Ledgers > Define Period Types.
  SPRO > Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Define Switch Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that all necessary master data is correctly maintained. This includes checking the relevant settings in the controlling area or company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the determination of period types based on switch types.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue. This can often be done through standard SAP reports or transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SE80 for reviewing custom developments.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EIDESWD404 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EIDESWD404 error in your SAP system.