How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON028 - Organizational structure end date must be earlier than FE end date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FE_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Force Element

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Organizational structure end date must be earlier than FE end date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON028 - Organizational structure end date must be earlier than FE end date. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON028 indicates that there is a conflict between the end date of an organizational structure and the end date of a financial event (FE). Specifically, the error states that the end date of the organizational structure must be earlier than the end date of the financial event.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  Organizational Structure Changes: You are trying to make changes to an organizational structure (like a cost center, profit center, etc.) that has an end date set later than the end date of a financial event.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entry where the dates have been set incorrectly.
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues in the configuration of the organizational structure or financial event settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates:
  
  Review the end date of the organizational structure and the end date of the financial event.
  Ensure that the end date of the organizational structure is set to a date that is earlier than the end date of the financial event.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the organizational structure end date is incorrect, update it to a date that is earlier than the financial event end date.
  If the financial event end date is incorrect, consider adjusting it if it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for both the organizational structure and the financial event to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing organizational structures and financial events.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OOCU (for organizational units) or FSP0 (for financial events) to access and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the scenario to confirm that the error has been resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DFS_FE_COMMON028 error and ensure that your organizational structure and financial event dates are correctly aligned.