How To Fix UGMD602 - You must set the fiscal year and period

UGMD602 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 602

• Message text: You must set the fiscal year and period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD602 - You must set the fiscal year and period ?

  The SAP error message UGMD602, which states "You must set the fiscal year and period," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction that requires a fiscal year and period to be specified, but these values have not been set or are missing in the relevant context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year and Period: The most common cause of this error is that the fiscal year and period have not been defined in the transaction or document you are trying to process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the fiscal year and period from being recognized.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the fiscal year and period in the relevant fields.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may require specific fiscal year and period settings that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered the fiscal year and period in the appropriate fields