How To Fix UMC031 - The fiscal year period cannot be determined using the calendar data.

UMC031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMC - General Messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: The fiscal year period cannot be determined using the calendar data.

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.C6491BFDC240D311AE620060B03C9BBE>period</> of the
<GL:fiscal year>fiscal year</> cannot be determined from the calendar
date.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMC031 - The fiscal year period cannot be determined using the calendar data. ?

  The SAP error message UMC031, which states "The fiscal year period cannot be determined using the calendar data," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the fiscal year or the calendar settings in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during posting transactions, reporting, or when trying to access certain financial data.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code may not be correctly configured or may not match the calendar settings.
  Missing Calendar Data: The calendar data for the fiscal year may not be set up properly, leading to the system being unable to determine the fiscal year period.
  Date Format Issues: The date being used in the transaction may not be in the expected format or may fall outside the defined fiscal year periods.
  Period Locking: The fiscal period may be locked for posting, preventing the system from determining