How To Fix UCMV031 - Version combination &1: The specified starting year is not valid

UCMV031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMV - Messages for Versions

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Version combination &1: The specified starting year is not valid

What causes this issue?

You are using <DS:GLOS.B9BAA21E2A2FD511AE730800062AFB0F>multiperiod
consolidation</> and in Customizing for version combinations for the
year &V2& and for version combination &V1& you have specified a starting
year that is less than the year &V2&, or you have not specified a
starting year at all.
This is invalid because the Customizing settings for the consolidation
cycle are valid starting in the year &V2&.

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?

In version combination &V1& for the year &V2&, specify a starting year
that is greater than or equal to the year &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMV031 - Version combination &1: The specified starting year is not valid ?

  The SAP error message UCMV031 indicates that there is an issue with the version combination specified in your configuration, particularly regarding the starting year. This error typically arises in the context of version management in SAP, where the system expects a valid year for the versioning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Year Input: The starting year specified in the version combination is not valid. This could be due to a typo, an out-of-range value, or a year that does not align with the fiscal year settings in your SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The version combination may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant settings may not support the specified starting year, especially if the year is outside the defined range.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Year Input: Verify the starting year you have entered. Ensure it is a valid year and falls within the acceptable range defined by your organization's