How To Fix UCMR003 - &1: Period of first consolidation or divestiture is not between 001 - &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMR - Messages for Organizational Units

• Message number: 003

• Message text: &1: Period of first consolidation or divestiture is not between 001 - &2

What causes this issue?

The period entered for <DS:GLOS.3526B789AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>first
consolidation</> or
<DS:GLOS.3528EC17E8AA5570E10000009B38F983>divestiture accounting</>
must be between 001 and the highest period.

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 value for the period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMR003 - &1: Period of first consolidation or divestiture is not between 001 - &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCMR003 indicates that there is an issue with the period of the first consolidation or divestiture in the context of financial consolidation. Specifically, the error suggests that the period you are trying to use for the first consolidation or divestiture is not within the valid range defined by the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Period: The period you are trying to use for the first consolidation or divestiture is outside the acceptable range (001 to &2). This could happen if:
  
  You are trying to enter a period that is too early or too late.
  The period has not been defined in the system.
  There is a configuration issue with the fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variant or the periods defined in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Period: Verify the period you are trying to use for the first consolidation or divestiture. Ensure that it falls within the range specified in the error message (001 to &2).
  
  
  Adjust Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined and that the periods are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Update the Configuration: If the period is indeed outside the valid range, you may need to adjust the configuration to allow for the desired period or choose a different period that is valid.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on setting up periods for consolidation and divestiture.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Understand how fiscal year variants work in SAP and how they affect period definitions.
  Consolidation Process: Familiarize yourself with the consolidation process in SAP, including how periods are defined and used.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.