How To Fix UCM011 - Period &1 is invalid; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM - Global Setting of Cons Area/Global Parameters

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Period &1 is invalid; see long text

What causes this issue?

You have set period &V1&. However, the maximum period is &V2&.

System Response

The parameters are not transferred.

How to fix this error?

Change the period.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM011 - Period &1 is invalid; see long text ?

  The SAP error message UCM011 indicates that the specified period is invalid. This error typically arises in the context of financial or controlling modules where periods are defined for posting transactions, such as in the General Ledger or during the closing of financial periods.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Period: The period specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The period being closed or not yet opened for posting.
  The period being outside the defined fiscal year.
  Typographical errors in the period entry.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variant may not be correctly configured, or the periods may not be set up properly in the system.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Periods) to check if the period is open for posting. Ensure that the period you are trying to use is open and valid.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant settings in transaction code OB29. Ensure that the periods are correctly defined for the fiscal year you are working with.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entry:
  
  If the period was entered incorrectly, correct the entry to a valid period.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period. This may require checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can usually find additional information by clicking on the message or looking it up in the SAP documentation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  FBL1N/FBL3N/FBL5N: To check vendor/customer/GL account postings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and posting periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCM011 error and ensure that you can post transactions in the correct periods.