How To Fix UGMD563 - &1 has time-dependent hierarchies, but the time fields are blank

UGMD563 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 563

• Message text: &1 has time-dependent hierarchies, but the time fields are blank

What causes this issue?

The data conversion has found time-dependent hierarchy data for &V1&
requiring conversion. For some of these database records, the starting
or ending period is equal to 000/0000. This period is invalid and cannot
be converted.

System Response

The data conversion will proceed while retaining period 000/0000 the
respective data records.

How to fix this error?

Use the program <AB>ugmd_conv_hry_storage</> to correct the invalid
periods. If possible, run this program before running consolidation of
investments in update mode.

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 UGMD563 - &1 has time-dependent hierarchies, but the time fields are blank ?

  The SAP error message UGMD563 indicates that a specific master data object (like a cost center, profit center, or other hierarchical structure) has time-dependent hierarchies, but the time fields required for processing are blank. This typically occurs in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with hierarchies that change over time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time-Dependent Hierarchies: The object in question is set up to use time-dependent hierarchies, meaning that the structure of the hierarchy can change based on specific time periods.
  Missing Time Fields: The error arises when the necessary time fields (like validity start and end dates) are not populated. This can happen during data entry, data migration, or when updating master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., for cost centers, use transaction code KS01 or KS02).
  Verify that the time fields (validity start date and validity end date)