How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON118 - Organizational structure end date cannot be earlier than FE start date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Organizational structure end date cannot be earlier than FE start date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON118 - Organizational structure end date cannot be earlier than FE start date. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON118 indicates that there is a conflict between the end date of an organizational structure and the start date of a financial event (FE). This typically occurs in the context of financial or organizational data management within SAP, where the system enforces rules regarding the validity periods of organizational structures and financial events.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The end date of an organizational structure (e.g., a cost center, profit center, or other organizational unit) is set to a date that is earlier than the start date of a financial event that is trying to reference that organizational structure.
  This can happen due to incorrect data entry, changes in the organizational structure, or misalignment of dates in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the dates associated with the organizational structure and the financial event. Ensure that the end date of the organizational structure is not earlier than the start date of the financial event.
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the organizational structure's end date is incorrect, update it to a date that is equal to or later than the financial event's start date.
  If the financial event's start date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that is earlier than or equal to the organizational structure's end date.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency: Ensure that all related data entries are consistent and that there are no overlapping or conflicting dates across different organizational units and financial events.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates or the implications of changing them, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to the production system to ensure that the error is resolved and that no other issues arise.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as KS01 (Create Cost Center), KP26 (Change Plan Data), or S_ALR_87013611 (Cost Center Report) to review and modify organizational structures.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to organizational structures and financial events in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DFS_FE_COMMON118 error and ensure that your organizational structure and financial events are correctly aligned.