How To Fix UCMR012 - Combination &1: Both the year and the period are required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMR - Messages for Organizational Units

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Combination &1: Both the year and the period are required

What causes this issue?

You entered a period or a year for the first consolidation or
divestiture accounting. However, you have to enter both a period
and a year, or leave both of these fields blank.

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?

Change one of the two values.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMR012 - Combination &1: Both the year and the period are required ?

  The SAP error message UCMR012 indicates that both the year and the period are required for a specific operation, typically related to financial reporting or data entry in the SAP system. This error often occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a fiscal year and a period, but one or both of these values are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a fiscal year or a period in the relevant fields.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that does not allow for the operation to proceed without both values.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the fields or entered invalid data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that both the fiscal year and the period are filled in correctly. If you are using a selection screen, make sure to enter valid values in both fields.
  Review Transaction Settings: If you are using a custom transaction or report, check the settings to ensure that both fields are required and that they are being populated correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using to understand the requirements for input.
  User Training: If this is a recurring issue, consider providing additional training to users on how to properly enter data in the system.
  System Configuration: If you have access to system configuration, check if there are any settings that might be affecting the requirement for year and period inputs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.