How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL011 - From period must be empty

/ATL/GENERAL011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: From period must be empty

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/ATL/GENERAL011 - Details

• The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL011 with the description "From period must be empty" typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or related modules when there is an issue with the period settings in a transaction or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Period Settings: The system expects the "From period" field to be empty, but it has been filled in. This can happen during asset transactions, such as transfers, retirements, or adjustments.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the asset accounting settings that does not align with the expected input for the transaction.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type being executed may not require a "From period," leading to this error if the field is inadvertently filled.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Review the transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that the "From period" field is indeed empty if the transaction does