How To Fix UGMD559 - Preparing for conversion of fiscal year variant for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Preparing for conversion of fiscal year variant for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD559 - Preparing for conversion of fiscal year variant for &1 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD559 typically indicates an issue related to the fiscal year variant during the conversion process in the SAP system. This error can occur when there are inconsistencies or issues with the fiscal year variant settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant defined in the system may not be consistent with the settings required for the conversion process.
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured or may be missing altogether.
  Data Issues: There may be existing data that conflicts with the fiscal year variant settings, such as open periods or transactions that are not aligned with the fiscal year variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the conversion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in the SAP system (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Open Periods:
  
  Check if there are any open periods that may be causing conflicts. You can do this in the period control settings (Transaction code: OB52).
  Ensure that the periods are correctly defined according to the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the financial data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the error.
  Use transaction codes like FAGLB03 or FAGLB03N to review the general ledger entries.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting the conversion has the necessary authorizations to perform the task. Check the user roles and authorizations in the user management settings (Transaction code: SU01).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OB29 (Fiscal Year Variant), OB52 (Period Control), SU01 (User Management).
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to fiscal year variant issues or the specific error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidance on fiscal year variant configuration and conversion processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the UGMD559 error in your SAP system.