How To Fix UGMD2303 - Ending year is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Ending year 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 end of the validity period. If you do not
wand to set a limit, enter 9999.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD2303 - Ending year is invalid ?

  The SAP error message UGMD2303, which states "Ending year is invalid," typically occurs in the context of financial or master data management, particularly when dealing with fiscal year settings, planning, or budgeting scenarios. This error indicates that the ending year specified in a transaction or configuration is not valid according to the system's settings or the data provided.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Year Input: The ending year entered may not exist in the system's fiscal year variant or may be outside the acceptable range.
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, or the specified year may not align with the defined fiscal periods.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the year input, such as entering a year that is too far in the past or future.
  System Settings: The system may have restrictions on the years that can be processed based on configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant: Verify the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration. Ensure that the ending year you are trying to use is defined within the fiscal year variant.
  
  Navigate to SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year Change to review the fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Year Input: Double-check the year you are entering. Ensure it is within the valid range and correctly formatted.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the ending year is indeed valid but not configured in the system, you may need to adjust the fiscal year variant or add the necessary periods.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on fiscal year settings and limitations.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (to maintain fiscal year variants) and OB37 (to define the fiscal year).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UGMD2303 error and implement a suitable solution.