How To Fix UCUS0002 - Task &1: Period categories are inconsistent

UCUS0002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCUS0 - Messages for Tasks, ...

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Task &1: Period categories are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The customizing settings of the methods assigned to task &v1& are
inconsistent.
Methods have already been assigned to the task with dependence on the
period category. However, <ZH>no</> periods are assigned to this period
category.

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?

Compare the settings of task &V1& with the customizing settings for the
period category. You have the following alternatives:
Adjust the period categories.
Delete the method assignment and reassign the methods using consistent
period categories.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCUS0002 - Task &1: Period categories are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message UCUS0002, which states "Task &1: Period categories are inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of period-end closing processes or when working with financial data in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the period categories defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Period Categories: The error usually arises when the period categories assigned to different periods (e.g., fiscal periods) do not match or are not properly configured. This can happen if:
  
  Periods are defined with different characteristics or attributes.
  There are changes in the configuration of period categories that have not been applied consistently across all relevant periods.
  There are missing or incorrectly assigned period categories in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: If the period categories are not set up correctly in the controlling area or company code settings, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors or incorrect settings in the master data