How To Fix FG253 - Values 'from fisc.year/period' greater than 'to fisc. year period'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Values 'from fisc.year/period' greater than 'to fisc. year period'

What causes this issue?

The input values "to fiscal year/period", may not be before the entries
for the pair "from fiscal year/period". Exception: there is no entry
for "to company code/period".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG253 - Values 'from fisc.year/period' greater than 'to fisc. year period' ?

  The SAP error message FG253 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the fiscal year and period values being used in a transaction or report. Specifically, it means that the "from fiscal year/period" value is greater than the "to fiscal year/period" value, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios such as:
  
  Data Entry Error: When a user manually inputs the fiscal year and period values, they may accidentally enter a later period as the "from" value and an earlier period as the "to" value.
  Configuration Issues: If there are issues in the configuration of fiscal year variants or periods in the system, it may lead to this error.
  Transaction Logic: In some transactions, the system may automatically determine the fiscal year and period based on certain criteria, and if those criteria are not set correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FG253 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values:
  
  Review the values entered for the "from fiscal year/period" and "to fiscal year/period". Ensure that the "from" value is less than or equal to the "to" value.
  Correct any discrepancies in the input.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of fiscal year variants in the system. Ensure that the fiscal year and periods are set up correctly.
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to review and adjust fiscal year variant settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transaction Logic:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the logic or parameters being used in that transaction. Ensure that the system is correctly determining the fiscal year and period based on the intended criteria.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific transactions or reports to understand the expected input values and any constraints.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant configuration) and others related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., FI, CO).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to fiscal year settings if needed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FG253 error in SAP.