How To Fix UGMD2302 - Starting period is invalid

UGMD2302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD2 - Master Data Maintenance (SEM: FIN Basis)

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Starting period is invalid

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid year for the start of the validity period.
You can leave the fields blank for the starting year and period if you
want to specify the time period by only using the end of the time period
(Example: starting year 0000 / starting period 000, ending year 2004 /
ending period 012).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD2302 - Starting period is invalid ?

  The SAP error message UGMD2302, which states "Starting period is invalid," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a valid starting period for data processing. This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Invalid Period Selection: The starting period specified in the transaction or report may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or selecting a period that is outside the defined fiscal year.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not align with the selected period. For example, if the fiscal year variant is set to a different calendar than the one being used.
  
  
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting in the system, preventing any transactions from being processed for that period.
  
  
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