How To Fix 8Z192 - The value of "from-date " is not the first day of the fiscal year ( & )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8Z - Messages for Inflation Adjustment

• Message number: 192

• Message text: The value of "from-date " is not the first day of the fiscal year ( & )

What causes this issue?

From date is the lowest limit date for the market price searching,
normally this date should be the first day of the fiscal year

System Response

The report will look for the market price between the "from date" and
the "until date" , if there is not a price in this period of time
the system will search in the table where it saves the market price
for each period. From this table the process take the value of the
previous fiscal year and adjust it up to now.

How to fix this error?

Enter in this field the first day of the fiscal year ( if this field is
in blank the system will use the first day of the fiscal year ) or a
previous date to force the system to search in the previous years.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8Z192 - The value of "from-date " is not the first day of the fiscal year ( & ) ?

  The SAP error message 8Z192 indicates that the "from-date" specified in a transaction or report does not correspond to the first day of the fiscal year. This error typically arises in scenarios where date ranges are being defined for financial reporting, planning, or other fiscal-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The user has entered a "from-date" that is not the first day of the fiscal year. For example, if the fiscal year starts on January 1, entering a date like January 15 would trigger this error.
  Fiscal Year Configuration: The fiscal year settings in the system may not be aligned with the expected start date, leading to confusion when users input dates.
  User Error: Users may not be aware of the fiscal year start date and inadvertently select an incorrect date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Start Date: Verify the fiscal year start date in the configuration settings. This can typically be found in the SAP system under the financial accounting (FI) module settings.
  Correct the Date: Change the "from-date" to the first day of the fiscal year. For example, if the fiscal year starts on January 1, ensure that the "from-date" is set to January 1.
  User Training: Provide training or documentation to users to ensure they understand the importance of selecting the correct dates in financial transactions and reports.
  System Configuration: If the fiscal year settings are incorrect, consult with your SAP administrator or a consultant to adjust the configuration to reflect the correct fiscal year settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: In SAP, the fiscal year variant defines the structure of the fiscal year, including the start date and the number of periods. Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up in the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (to maintain fiscal year variants) and OB37 (to define the fiscal year).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on fiscal year settings and date handling in financial transactions.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error message 8Z192 effectively.