How To Fix 5A405 - Start year and end year differ

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Start year and end year differ

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A405 - Start year and end year differ ?

  The SAP error message 5A405 ("Start year and end year differ") typically occurs in the context of planning or budgeting activities within SAP, particularly when dealing with fiscal years or planning periods. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the start year and the end year specified in a planning or budgeting transaction.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Mismatched Fiscal Year Settings: The start year and end year defined in the planning or budgeting transaction do not match. For example, if the start year is set to 2023 and the end year is set to 2024, this error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the fiscal year variant may not align with the planning periods being used.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently entered incorrect values for the start and end years.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Planning Parameters:
  
  Review the planning or budgeting transaction where the error occurred.
  Ensure that the start year and end year are set correctly and that they are either the same or logically consistent (e.g., start year should be less than or equal to end year).
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined and that it matches the periods you are trying to plan for.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error was caused by incorrect data entry, correct the values for the start and end years in the relevant transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-attempt the transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB29: For fiscal year variant configuration.
  KP06: For planning in cost centers.
  CPI1: For planning in internal orders.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to planning parameters and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.