How To Fix AP149 - From period is greater than To period

AP149 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 149

• Message text: From period is greater than To period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP149 - From period is greater than To period ?

  The SAP error message AP149 ("From period is greater than To period") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with periods in financial reporting, asset accounting, or similar modules. This error indicates that the date or period specified for a transaction or report is invalid because the starting period (From period) is later than the ending period (To period).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the "From period" as a later date than the "To period."
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or period settings in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors during data entry, such as typographical mistakes, can lead to this issue.
  User Permissions: In some cases, users may not have the necessary permissions to access certain periods, leading to confusion in period selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates entered in the transaction or report. Ensure that