How To Fix FCO_RUN_ALLOCATION023 - Start reference period is after end reference period

FCO_RUN_ALLOCATION023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_RUN_ALLOCATION -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Start reference period is after end reference period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_RUN_ALLOCATION023 - Start reference period is after end reference period ?

  The SAP error message FCO_RUN_ALLOCATION023 indicates that there is an issue with the reference periods defined for a financial allocation run. Specifically, the error states that the "start reference period is after end reference period," which means that the system is trying to process an allocation with a start date that is later than the end date.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The reference periods for the allocation run have been set incorrectly in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: When entering the parameters for the allocation run, the user may have mistakenly set the start period to a date that is later than the end period.
  System Logic Error: There may be a bug or issue in the way the allocation run is being processed, leading to incorrect period assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Allocation Run Parameters:
  
  Go to the allocation