How To Fix G00433 - Specify the fiscal year and period for the legacy data transfer

G00433 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 433

• Message text: Specify the fiscal year and period for the legacy data transfer

What causes this issue?

You have activated legacy data transfer in system utilization. To
proceed, you first need to specify the fiscal year and period of the
legacy data transfer in the global settings for consolidation of
investments.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Specify the fiscal year and period of the legacy data transfer in the
global settings in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00433 - Specify the fiscal year and period for the legacy data transfer ?

  The SAP error message G00433, which states "Specify the fiscal year and period for the legacy data transfer," typically occurs during the process of transferring legacy data into the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires specific information regarding the fiscal year and period for the data being imported.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year and Period: The most common cause of this error is that the fiscal year and period have not been specified in the legacy data transfer settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the legacy data transfer may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the fiscal year and period.
  Data Format Issues: The data being imported may not be in the expected format, causing the system to fail in identifying the fiscal year and period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify Fiscal Year and Period:
  
  Go to the transaction or screen where you are performing the legacy data transfer.
  Look for fields labeled