How To Fix UCMV029 - Version combination &1: Specify a starting period

UCMV029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMV - Messages for Versions

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Version combination &1: Specify a starting period

What causes this issue?

You have specified a consolidation cycle in version combination &V1&,
but you use multiperiod consolidation and have not specified the
respective starting period. This is invalid.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Specify a starting period for multiperiod consolidation for version
combination &V1&.

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 UCMV029 - Version combination &1: Specify a starting period ?

  The SAP error message UCMV029, which states "Version combination &1: Specify a starting period," typically occurs in the context of planning or budgeting within the SAP system, particularly when using the SAP Controlling (CO) module or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This error indicates that a version combination has been defined, but a starting period for the planning process has not been specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Starting Period: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a starting period for the version combination in the planning settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning version or the planning area that does not allow for a starting period to be recognized.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required starting period when setting up the planning version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Starting Period:
  
  Navigate to the planning version settings in your SAP system.
  Ensure that you specify