How To Fix FAGL_ITAXBUPLA015 - The valid-to date must be after the valid-from date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_ITAXBUPLA - Messages for Commercial Business

• Message number: 015

• Message text: The valid-to date must be after the valid-from date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_ITAXBUPLA015 - The valid-to date must be after the valid-from date ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_ITAXBUPLA015 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified for a tax-related transaction or configuration. Specifically, the error states that the "valid-to" date must be after the "valid-from" date. This typically occurs in the context of maintaining tax codes, tax rates, or other related configurations in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user has entered a "valid-to" date that is earlier than or the same as the "valid-from" date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the tax settings or master data that leads to this inconsistency.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the date ranges may not have been set correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Date Entries:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., transaction code FB00, OB40, or similar).
  Review the "valid-from" and "valid-to" dates you have entered.
  Ensure that the "valid-to" date is set to a date that is after the "valid-from" date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the dates are incorrect, modify them accordingly. For example, if the "valid-from" date is set to January 1, 2023, the "valid-to" date should be set to a date after January 1, 2023 (e.g., January 2, 2023).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are working with tax codes or tax rates, navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Check the tax code settings and ensure that the date ranges are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue persists, perform a consistency check on the relevant master data or configuration settings to identify any other potential issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing tax codes and date ranges.
  
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40 (for tax codes) or FB00 (for financial document settings).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the tax settings or master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_ITAXBUPLA015 error and ensure that your date entries are valid.