How To Fix UCS0171 - Execution in remaining periods is only possible for task groups

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Execution in remaining periods is only possible for task groups

What causes this issue?

The execution of tasks in the remaining periods is only possible using
<DS:GLOS.87F0059ADF63D511B1250008C784EFB1>task groups</>. You cannot
directly execute a single task in the remaining periods of a
consolidation cycle.
The system supports only blocking, unblocking, and status resetting of
single tasks in the remaining periods of a consolidation cycle.

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?

If applicable, execute the function for a task group.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.