How To Fix FB387 - Lower limit of the fiscal period is higher than the upper limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 387

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB387 - Lower limit of the fiscal period is higher than the upper limit ?

  The SAP error message FB387, which states "Lower limit of the fiscal period is higher than the upper limit," typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the fiscal period settings in the system. This error can arise during various financial transactions, such as posting documents or executing reports, where the system checks the validity of the fiscal periods.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may have been incorrectly configured, leading to a situation where the lower limit (start date) of a fiscal period is set to a date that is later than the upper limit (end date).
  Posting Period Settings: The posting periods may not be correctly defined, causing the system to interpret the limits incorrectly.
  Period Locking: If certain periods are locked for posting, it may lead to confusion in the fiscal period settings.
  Customizing Errors: Errors in customizing settings related to fiscal periods or year-end closing processes can also lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (Maintain Fiscal Year Variant).
  Verify the settings for the fiscal year variant being used. Ensure that the start and end dates for each period are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods) to check the posting periods.
  Ensure that the periods are open for the transactions you are trying to perform and that the lower and upper limits are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Adjust Period Settings:
  
  If you find that the lower limit is indeed higher than the upper limit, adjust the settings accordingly to ensure that the lower limit is less than or equal to the upper limit.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the periods that could be causing this issue. You can check this in the same transaction (OB52) or by reviewing the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variant
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the fiscal year variant and posting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB387 error and ensure that your fiscal period settings are correctly configured.