How To Fix FC114 - Enter periods in ascending order

FC114 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Enter periods in ascending order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC114 - Enter periods in ascending order ?

  The SAP error message FC114 "Enter periods in ascending order" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with periods in financial reports, planning, or budgeting. This error indicates that the periods (usually fiscal periods) entered in a transaction or report are not in the correct chronological order.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user inputs periods that are not sequentially ordered from the earliest to the latest. For example, if you enter periods like 2023-03, 2023-01, and 2023-02, the system will raise this error because the periods should be entered in ascending order (2023-01, 2023-02, 2023-03).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Periods Entered: Review the periods you have entered in the transaction or report. Ensure that they are listed in chronological order.
  
  
  Rearrange the Periods: If the periods are not in ascending order, rearrange them accordingly. For example, if you have entered periods 2023-03, 2023-01, and