How To Fix FB386 - Lower limit of the fiscal year is higher than the upper limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Lower limit of the fiscal year is higher than the upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB386 - Lower limit of the fiscal year is higher than the upper limit ?

  The SAP error message FB386, which states "Lower limit of the fiscal year is higher than the upper limit," typically occurs when there is a configuration issue in the fiscal year settings within the SAP system. This error indicates that the defined range for the fiscal year is incorrect, meaning that the starting point (lower limit) is set to a value that is greater than the ending point (upper limit).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Configuration: The fiscal year settings in the system may have been incorrectly defined, leading to a situation where the lower limit exceeds the upper limit.
  Changes in Fiscal Year Settings: If there have been recent changes to the fiscal year settings or if a new fiscal year has been created without proper configuration, this error can occur.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the configuration of fiscal year variants can also lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FB386 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variants).
  Select the fiscal year variant that is causing the issue.
  Verify the settings for the lower and upper limits of the fiscal year. Ensure that the lower limit is less than or equal to the upper limit.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  If the lower limit is indeed higher than the upper limit, correct the values. For example, if the lower limit is set to 2023 and the upper limit is set to 2022, change the upper limit to 2023 or adjust the lower limit accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Related Settings:
  
  Ensure that there are no other conflicting settings in the fiscal year variant or related configurations that might be causing this issue.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to perform the transaction that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used to define the structure of the fiscal year in SAP, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variants) and OB37 (Assign Company Code to Fiscal Year Variant).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to fiscal year configuration issues that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB386 error and ensure that your fiscal year settings are correctly configured.