How To Fix 5A403 - Start date is not beginning of year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Start date is not beginning of year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A403 - Start date is not beginning of year ?

  The SAP error message 5A403 ("Start date is not beginning of year") typically occurs in the context of financial or planning transactions where a date is expected to be the first day of the fiscal year. This error can arise in various SAP modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Financial Accounting (FI), when trying to execute a report, transaction, or planning activity that requires a date to be set at the beginning of the fiscal year.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the start date specified in a transaction or report does not align with the beginning of the fiscal year defined in the system. For example, if the fiscal year starts on January 1st, and the user inputs a start date of January 15th, the system will generate this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Fiscal Year Settings: Verify the fiscal year settings in your SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  Adjust the Start Date: Ensure that the start date you are entering in the transaction or report is set to the first day of the fiscal year. For example, if your fiscal year starts on January 1st, make sure to enter January 1st as the start date.
  
  
  Review Transaction Parameters: If you are using a specific transaction or report, check the parameters you are entering. Make sure that all date fields comply with the requirements of the fiscal year.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or how to adjust the dates, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines the start and end dates of the fiscal year and can be configured in the SAP system. It is essential to ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up according to your organization's accounting practices.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you navigate fiscal year settings, such as:
  
  OB29: Define fiscal year variant
  OB37: Assign company code to fiscal year variant
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction or report in SAP.