How To Fix FARR_BIZ_RECON001 - Please choose a 'Period from' &1 which is less than 'Period to' &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_BIZ_RECON -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Please choose a 'Period from' &1 which is less than 'Period to' &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_BIZ_RECON001 - Please choose a 'Period from' &1 which is less than 'Period to' &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_BIZ_RECON001 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified in a business reconciliation process. Specifically, the error message states that the "Period from" date must be less than the "Period to" date. This is a common validation error that occurs when users attempt to run reports or processes that require a valid date range.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the user selecting a "Period from" date that is equal to or greater than the "Period to" date. This violates the logical requirement that the start date must precede the end date in any time-based analysis or reporting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the dates you have entered for the "Period from" and "Period to" fields.
  Adjust Dates: Ensure that the "Period from" date is earlier than the "Period to" date. For example, if you have selected "Period from" as January 2023 and "Period to" as January 2023, change the "Period to" to February 2023 or later.
  Re-run the Process: After making the necessary adjustments to the date fields, re-run the business reconciliation process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for more details on the specific transaction or report you are working with.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training or guidelines for users on how to correctly input date ranges in SAP.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists even with correct date inputs, it may be worth checking with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that there are no underlying configuration issues affecting date handling.
  
  By ensuring that the "Period from" date is always less than the "Period to" date, you can avoid this error and successfully complete your business reconciliation tasks in SAP.