How To Fix G3702 - Reading from universal document requires specification of effective year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Reading from universal document requires specification of effective year

What causes this issue?

In the definition of the data streams for integration for consolidation
type &V1&, dimension &V2&, and version &V3&, you have set the <LS>
Reading from Universal Document Is Active</> indicator.
If you select this indicator, you need to specify the effective year as
of which the <LS>Read from Universal Document</> data transfer method
can be used.

System Response

The definition of the data streams for the integration is inconsistent
and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you want to use the <LS>Read from Universal Document</>
data transfer method for consolidation type &V1&, dimension &V2&, and
version &V3& and, if so, specify the effective year.

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 G3702 - Reading from universal document requires specification of effective year ?

  The SAP error message G3702, which states "Reading from universal document requires specification of effective year," typically occurs in the context of working with universal documents in SAP, particularly when dealing with document management or financial transactions that involve historical data.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to read a universal document but does not have a specified effective year. Universal documents in SAP can have different versions or states depending on the year they are effective, and if the year is not provided, the system cannot determine which version of the document to retrieve.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify the effective year when attempting to read the universal document. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Input Parameters: Ensure that the input parameters for the function or transaction you are using include the effective year. This might involve checking the selection screen or the parameters being passed