How To Fix UCMR001 - &1: Range of periods is invalid for first consolidation and divestiture

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMR - Messages for Organizational Units

• Message number: 001

• Message text: &1: Range of periods is invalid for first consolidation and divestiture

What causes this issue?

The date entered for <DS:GLOS.3526B789AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>first
consolidation</> must be before the date entered for
<DS:GLOS.3528EC17E8AA5570E10000009B38F983>divestiture accounting</> or
be identical to it.

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?

Enter a valid range of periods.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMR001 - &1: Range of periods is invalid for first consolidation and divestiture ?

  The SAP error message UCMR001 typically indicates that there is an issue with the range of periods specified for a consolidation or divestiture process. This error often arises in the context of financial consolidation in SAP, particularly when using the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Financial Consolidation modules.
  Cause:
  The error message "UCMR001 &1: Range of periods is invalid for first consolidation and divestiture" usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Period Range: The specified range of periods for the consolidation or divestiture does not align with the periods that are valid for the first consolidation. This could mean that the start and end periods are not correctly set or are outside the allowable range.
  
  
  Missing Data: The periods selected may not have any data available for consolidation, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the consolidation process that are not set up correctly, leading to invalid period ranges.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the entities involved in the consolidation may not be correctly defined, which can affect the period ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMR001 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Period Settings: Verify the period range you are trying to use for the consolidation or divestiture. Ensure that the start and end periods are valid and that they correspond to the periods defined in your financial calendar.
  
  
  Review Data Availability: Ensure that there is data available for the specified periods. If there is no data for the selected periods, you may need to adjust the range or ensure that data is loaded for those periods.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for the consolidation process. Ensure that the settings for the first consolidation and divestiture are correctly defined and that they allow for the specified period range.
  
  
  Master Data Validation: Review the master data for the entities involved in the consolidation. Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and the consolidation process.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that the consolidation process can proceed without issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP Financial Consolidation or BPC to better understand the configuration and processes involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCMR001 error and implement a solution to resolve it.