How To Fix 5D839 - Leading first year & is later than start date &

5D839 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 839

• Message text: Leading first year & is later than start date &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D839 - Leading first year & is later than start date & ?

  The SAP error message "5D839 Leading first year & is later than start date &" typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with fiscal year settings, planning, or budgeting. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the fiscal year settings and the start date defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Configuration: The fiscal year defined in the system is set to start after the specified start date. This can happen if the fiscal year variant is not aligned with the company's operational calendar.
  Planning Data: If you are trying to enter planning data for a fiscal year that has not yet started according to the system's configuration, this error may occur.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the fiscal year or periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code: