How To Fix FAGL_CLOCO026 - Start and end date values as selection criteria are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CLOCO - Messages for Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Start and end date values as selection criteria are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The start and end dates you specified in the selection criteria are
conflicting.

System Response

This is only an informational message. The start date must not be
greater than the end date. Otherwise, the selection produces an empty
hit list.

How to fix this error?

Correct the entries in the selection criteria for the current query.

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 FAGL_CLOCO026 - Start and end date values as selection criteria are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_CLOCO026 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the start and end date values used as selection criteria in a financial closing operation, typically in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) closing process. This error often arises when the specified date range does not logically align, such as when the start date is later than the end date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Date Range: The most common cause is that the start date is set to a later date than the end date.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial closing settings or the fiscal year variant.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the dates in the wrong order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the start and end date values you have entered. Ensure that the start date is earlier than or equal to the end date.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If you are using a selection