How To Fix UCMR033 - &1 &2: Change has reference to past period

UCMR033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMR - Messages for Organizational Units

• Message number: 033

• Message text: &1 &2: Change has reference to past period

What causes this issue?

You have changed a time-dependent setting for unit &v1& with reference
to a <ZK>past period</>.
The change affects the property: &v2&

System Response

You can save this change. However, note the following restrictions:
This time-dependent change takes effect only as of the <ZK>current</>
period according to the <DS:GLOS.C41828796C82D511B1250008C784EFB1>
permanent parameters</>. For this reason, automatic functions (such as
consolidation of investments or a consolidation group change) do <ZH>not
</> trigger activities or postings in past periods. The change can also
influence how the reporting logic behaves.

How to fix this error?

When changing time-dependent settings, always do so chronologically and
in the correct change periods. For more details, see <ZH>SAP Note 870911
</>.

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 UCMR033 - &1 &2: Change has reference to past period ?

  The SAP error message UCMR033 indicates that a change is being attempted in a period that has already been closed or is in the past. This typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules where period-end closing processes have been executed, and changes to data in those periods are restricted to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The most common cause is that the period you are trying to change has already been closed in the system. This means that no further changes can be made to that period.
  Posting Restrictions: There may be posting restrictions in place that prevent changes to historical data.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to disallow changes to certain types of data in past periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the period you are trying to change. You can do this by checking the period closing settings in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting,