How To Fix AU394 - The To Fiscal Year is before the From Fiscal Year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 394

• Message text: The To Fiscal Year is before the From Fiscal Year

What causes this issue?

The To Fiscal Year is before the From Fiscal Year. It was therefore <ZH>
not</> possible to determine a valid calculation period.

System Response

The depreciation is <ZH>not</> calculated.

How to fix this error?

Check your input parameters and adjust them, if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU394 - The To Fiscal Year is before the From Fiscal Year ?

  The SAP error message AU394, which states "The To Fiscal Year is before the From Fiscal Year," typically occurs during financial transactions or postings when there is an inconsistency in the fiscal year settings. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a transaction where the end fiscal year (To Fiscal Year) is set to a year that is earlier than the start fiscal year (From Fiscal Year). 
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in the transaction or configuration may have been entered incorrectly.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting periods may not be set up correctly, leading to a mismatch in the fiscal years.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when specifying the fiscal years in a transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Review the fiscal year settings in the transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that the "From Fiscal Year" is earlier than or the same as the "To Fiscal Year."
  If you are using a specific transaction code, verify the parameters you are entering.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction for managing posting periods (e.g., transaction code OB52) and ensure that the periods are correctly defined for the fiscal years you are working with.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the fiscal years were entered manually, double-check the entries for any typographical errors. Ensure that the years are entered in the correct format.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for fiscal year variants and ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to fiscal year settings or to post transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for posting periods) and OBY6 (for fiscal year variant).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to fiscal year handling.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on fiscal year settings and posting periods for a better understanding of how they work.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.