How To Fix USMD1203 - Convertion of period to date unsuccessful for &1 / &3 / &2

USMD1203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Convertion of period to date unsuccessful for &1 / &3 / &2

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USMD1203 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD1203, which states "Conversion of period to date unsuccessful for &1 / &3 / &2," typically occurs in the context of data migration or data transfer processes, particularly when dealing with time periods in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to convert a specified period (like a fiscal year and period) into a valid date format.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Period Format: The period specified may not be in the correct format or may not correspond to a valid fiscal year and period combination.
  Missing Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured in the system, leading to issues in interpreting the period.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  System Settings: The system settings for date conversion may not be correctly set up, leading to conversion