How To Fix 62834 - Enter date which is after start of fiscal year (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 834

• Message text: Enter date which is after start of fiscal year (&)

What causes this issue?

Because the adjustments are based on the current conditions, the
validity date must be after the start of the fiscal year.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a validity date that is after the start of the fiscal year.
If no fiscal year has been fixed (the start date field is empty),
inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62834 - Enter date which is after start of fiscal year (&) ?

  The SAP error message 62834, which states "Enter date which is after start of fiscal year (&)," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a date that is earlier than the start date of the fiscal year defined in the system. This can happen in various transactions, such as posting documents, creating financial reports, or entering data in modules like FI (Financial Accounting) or CO (Controlling).
  Cause:
  
  Date Entry: The user is trying to enter a date that falls before the start of the fiscal year.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in the system may not be configured correctly, or the user may not be aware of the fiscal year start date.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the dates that can be entered based on the fiscal year settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Start Date:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the fiscal year in SAP (Transaction code: OB29 for fiscal year variant).
  Verify the start date of the fiscal year and ensure that the date you are trying to enter is after this date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Entry:
  
  If you are entering a date manually, change it to a date that is on or after the start of the fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the settings for the document type you are using to ensure there are no restrictions that would prevent the entry of the date.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post or enter data for the specified date range.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or need to make changes, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with financial policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: Understand how fiscal year variants are set up in SAP and how they affect date entries.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant settings) and FB01 (for posting documents).
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help portal for detailed information on fiscal year settings and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 62834 and successfully enter the required date in SAP.