How To Fix UGMD564 - Converting FY variant &1 to FY variant &2 (&3 --> &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 564

• Message text: Converting FY variant &1 to FY variant &2 (&3 --> &4)

What causes this issue?

The data conversion from fiscal year variant &V1& to fiscal year variant
&V2& has finished. This involved the conversion of fiscal year/period
&V3& to fiscal year/period &V4&.

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?

This message is used for the data conversion log. If the time-dependent
settings do not occur in the periods you expect them to, you can use
these messages to reconcile the conversion in greater detail.

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 UGMD564 - Converting FY variant &1 to FY variant &2 (&3 --> &4) ?

  The SAP error message UGMD564 typically occurs during the conversion of fiscal year variants in the context of financial postings or reporting. This error indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant conversion process, which can arise due to several reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Fiscal Year Variants: The fiscal year variants being converted may not be compatible. For example, one variant may have a different number of periods or a different structure than the other.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the fiscal year variant settings in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the conversion from being completed successfully.
  Posting Periods: The posting periods for the fiscal year variants may not align correctly, leading to issues during conversion.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants: Review the fiscal year variants involved in the conversion. Ensure that they are compatible and that their settings (such as number of periods, special periods, etc.) are correctly defined.
  Configuration Review: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO) and verify the settings for the fiscal year variants. Make sure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data related to the fiscal year variants. Look for any discrepancies that may need to be resolved.
  Posting Periods Alignment: Ensure that the posting periods for both fiscal year variants are aligned and that there are no open periods that could cause conflicts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to fiscal year variant conversion for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OB29 (to maintain fiscal year variants) or OB52 (to manage posting periods) to check and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on fiscal year variant issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UGMD564 error and implement a solution to resolve it.