How To Fix 5F601 - Budgeting date must follow the reference period

5F601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Budgeting date must follow the reference period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F601 - Budgeting date must follow the reference period ?

  The SAP error message 5F601 ("Budgeting date must follow the reference period") typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when dealing with budget planning or budget execution. This error indicates that the date you are trying to use for budgeting is not valid because it does not fall within the allowed reference period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The budgeting date you are trying to enter is earlier than the start date of the reference period defined in the system.
  Reference Period Configuration: The reference period for budgeting may not be set up correctly, or the date you are trying to use is outside the defined range.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings may not align with the budgeting date you are trying to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Budgeting Date: Ensure that the budgeting date you are entering is within the defined reference period. Adjust the date accordingly.
  Review Reference Period Settings:
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