How To Fix 63247 - Posting period 'Upto' must be after or same as posting period 'From'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Posting period 'Upto' must be after or same as posting period 'From'

What causes this issue?

You are trying to carry out an owner settlement and have entered the
posting periods incorrectly.

System Response

The system will not carry out the owner settlement.

How to fix this error?

Enter a to-posting period that is equal to or after the from-posting
period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63247 - Posting period 'Upto' must be after or same as posting period 'From' ?

  The SAP error message 63247, which states "Posting period 'Upto' must be after or same as posting period 'From'," typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the posting periods specified in a transaction. This error is common in financial transactions, such as posting journal entries or running reports that involve date ranges.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the "Upto" posting period is set to a date that is earlier than the "From" posting period. For example, if you are trying to post transactions from January 2023 to December 2022, the system will throw this error because the end date (Upto) cannot be before the start date (From).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Posting Periods: Review the posting periods you have entered in the transaction. Ensure that the "From" period is earlier than or the same as the "Upto" period.
  
  
  Adjust the Dates: If you find that the "Upto" date is earlier than the "From" date, adjust the dates accordingly. For example, if "From" is set to January 2023, make sure "Upto" is set to January 2023 or any later month.
  
  
  Validate Configuration: If you are unsure about the posting periods, you can check the configuration in the SAP system to ensure that the periods are correctly defined and open for posting.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are not familiar with the financial periods or if there are specific business rules regarding the posting periods, consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial postings, such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry), F-02 (General Posting), or during month-end closing activities.
  Posting Period Configuration: The posting periods are usually defined in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the configuration settings. You can check the settings in the following path: 
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Document ? Document Periods ? Define Posting Periods.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified periods. Sometimes, restrictions may be in place that prevent posting in certain periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully complete your transaction.