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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the fiscal year period.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the controlling area or company code settings related to fiscal year and periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OB29) and verify that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code is correct and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Calendar Data:
  
  Ensure that the calendar data is correctly set up for the fiscal year. You can check this in the configuration settings (Transaction code: OB37).
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Date:
  
  Check the date of the transaction that is causing the error. Ensure that it falls within the defined fiscal year and that the format is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Verify if the fiscal period is open for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52, where you can see the status of the periods.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can help review the settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve configuration problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  OB37: Define Calendar
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year configuration and calendar settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UMC031 error in SAP.