How To Fix FCO_COST_RATE010 - From Period &1 &2 is later than To Period &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COST_RATE - Cost Rate Message Class

• Message number: 010

• Message text: From Period &1 &2 is later than To Period &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COST_RATE010 - From Period &1 &2 is later than To Period &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COST_RATE010 indicates that there is an issue with the cost rate configuration in the system. Specifically, the error states that the "From Period" is later than the "To Period," which means that the date range for a cost rate is incorrectly defined.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The cost rate configuration for a particular cost element or cost center has been set up with overlapping or incorrect date ranges.
  The "From Period" (start date) is set to a date that is later than the "To Period" (end date), which is logically incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Rate Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KP26 (for cost center planning) or KP26N (for cost element planning).
  Review the cost rates that have been defined for the relevant cost element or cost center.
  Ensure that the "From Period" is earlier than or equal to the "To Period."
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Ranges:
  
  If you find any entries where the "From Period" is later than the "To Period," correct the dates to ensure that the "From Period" is set to a date that is earlier than the "To Period."
  
  
  
  Check for Overlapping Entries:
  
  Ensure that there are no overlapping entries for the same cost element or cost center. If there are, adjust the date ranges accordingly.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and try to execute the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KP26: Change Cost Center Planning
  KP26N: Change Cost Element Planning
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  KSV5: Display Plan/Actual Comparison for Cost Centers
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on cost center accounting and planning.
  Check for any specific notes or updates related to cost rate configuration in the SAP Notes database.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost rate configurations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO_COST_RATE010 error and ensure that your cost rate configurations are set up correctly.