How To Fix UMC037 - YTD is only meaningful for a time variable based on fiscal years


UMC037 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UMC - General Messages

  • Message number: 037

  • Message text: YTD is only meaningful for a time variable based on fiscal years

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  • What causes this issue?

    The indicator <NP>YTD</> (year-to-date) is only meaningful if you use a
    time variable for a time characteristic that is based on fiscal years.

    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 UMC037 - YTD is only meaningful for a time variable based on fiscal years ?
    The SAP error message UMC037 indicates that there is an issue with the use of the Year-to-Date (YTD) calculation in a context where it is not applicable. Specifically, this error arises when you attempt to use a YTD variable that is not based on fiscal years, which is a requirement for YTD calculations in SAP.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Variable Type: The variable you are using for the YTD calculation is not defined as a time variable based on fiscal years. YTD calculations are typically only meaningful when the time dimension is aligned with fiscal periods. Data Model Configuration: The data model or query may not be set up correctly to handle YTD calculations, possibly due to the way the time characteristics are defined. Query Design: The query might be designed to pull data from a non-fiscal year-based time dimension, leading to this error when trying to calculate YTD.
    Solution: Check Variable Definition: Ensure that the variable you

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