How To Fix FAGL_CLOCO015 - Start date &1 is greater than end date &2 (task &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CLOCO - Messages for Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Start date &1 is greater than end date &2 (task &3)

What causes this issue?

The start date and end date of task &V3& are inconsistent. The start
date of a task cannot be after the end date of the task.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct the dates for task &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_CLOCO015 - Start date &1 is greater than end date &2 (task &3) ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_CLOCO015 indicates that there is a problem with the date range specified for a closing operation in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module. Specifically, the error states that the start date is greater than the end date for a particular task, which is not valid.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The start date you have entered for a closing task is later than the end date.
  This can happen due to manual entry errors or incorrect configuration in the closing process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the start and end dates you have entered for the closing task. Ensure that the start date is earlier than or equal to the end date.
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the start date is indeed greater than the end date, correct the dates accordingly. Make sure to save the changes.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this error occurs frequently, review the configuration settings for the closing process in your SAP system. Ensure that the date settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the closing process and date settings.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary corrections, attempt to execute the closing task again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may be using transaction codes like F.01 (Financial Statement) or F.16 (Close Posting Periods) when encountering this error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to the closing tasks and date settings.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.