How To Fix 5D145 - Period end date is before period start date: & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Period end date is before period start date: & &

What causes this issue?

When DEUEV notification number &v1& was created in &v2&, the system
determined a notification period whose end date was earlier than its
start date.
This problem is probably caused by an internal error in program
RPCD3VD0.

System Response

The notification is flagged as 'incorrect' and cannot be transferred.
The next time report RPCD3VD0 runs, it tries to create this
notification again.

How to fix this error?

Use the SAP Hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D145 - Period end date is before period start date: & & ?

  The SAP error message 5D145 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the date settings for a period in a financial or controlling module. Specifically, it means that the end date of a period is set before the start date, which is logically incorrect and prevents the system from processing transactions for that period.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the end date as being earlier than the start date when defining a period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the fiscal year variant or period settings in the system.
  Data Migration Errors: If data has been migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the date settings during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction code OB29 for fiscal year variant).
  Verify the start and end dates for the period in question. Ensure that the end date is after the start date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If you find that the dates are incorrect, update them to ensure that the end date is after the start date.
  Save the changes and re-attempt the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the data being entered to ensure that the dates are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant) and others related to period management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to period settings in SAP.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP financial or controlling modules to better understand period management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D145 and ensure that your period settings are correctly configured.