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

FB386 - Overview

• 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

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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,