How To Fix UCMV026 - Version combination &1: Consolidation cycles overlap in &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMV - Messages for Versions

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Version combination &1: Consolidation cycles overlap in &2 and &3

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for version combinations, for version combination &V1& in
years &V2& and &V3& you either have specified different consolidation
cycles or for multiperiod consolidation you have specified the same
cycle but with different values for the starting period or starting
year.
This is invalid because the consolidation cycle for year &V2& reaches
well into the year &V3&. That is, the two consolidation cycles overlap.

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?

For version combination &V1& in the year &V3&, specify the same
consolidation cycle as for year &V2&; and for multiperiod consolidation
specify the same starting period and starting year as for the year &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMV026 - Version combination &1: Consolidation cycles overlap in &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message UCMV026 indicates that there is an issue with consolidation cycles overlapping in the specified versions. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module, where multiple consolidation cycles are defined for different versions, and the system detects that these cycles are conflicting or overlapping.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Overlapping Consolidation Cycles: Two or more consolidation cycles are defined for the same entity or group in such a way that their time frames overlap. For example, if one cycle is set to run from January to March and another from February to April, this would trigger the error.
  Incorrect Version Configuration: The versions involved may not be configured correctly, leading to conflicts in the consolidation process.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors in entering the consolidation cycles or versions can also lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMV026 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Consolidation Cycles:
  
  Go to the consolidation cycle configuration in SAP and check the defined cycles for the versions mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that there are no overlapping periods for the cycles. Adjust the start and end dates of the cycles to eliminate overlaps.
  
  
  
  Check Version Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the versions involved. Ensure that they are correctly set up and do not conflict with each other.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data:
  
  If the cycles are correct but the error persists, check for any data entry errors that might have led to the overlap. Correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring consolidation cycles and versions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the consolidation process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Consolidation Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to the Consolidation module for best practices in setting up cycles and versions.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCMV026 error in your SAP system.