How To Fix FINB_PERIOD004 - Incorrect closing interval: Start value &1 greater than target value &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_PERIOD - Messages for posting periods

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Incorrect closing interval: Start value &1 greater than target value &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_PERIOD004 - Incorrect closing interval: Start value &1 greater than target value &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINB_PERIOD004 indicates that there is an issue with the closing period settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Specifically, the error states that the start value of a closing interval is greater than the target value, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The closing periods have been incorrectly configured in the system. For example, the start date of a closing period is set to a date that is later than the end date.
  Data Entry Error: During the closing process, the user may have entered the start and end dates incorrectly.
  Period Locking: The periods may have been locked in a way that does not allow for the intended closing operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINB_PERIOD004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Closing Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for closing periods in SAP (Transaction Code: OB52).
  Verify that the start and end dates for the closing periods are correctly set. Ensure that the start date is not greater than the end date.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred during a specific transaction, review the data entry for that transaction. Ensure that the dates entered for the closing period are correct.
  
  
  
  Adjust Period Locking:
  
  If periods are locked, you may need to unlock them temporarily to make the necessary adjustments. This can also be done in Transaction Code: OB52.
  Ensure that the periods you are trying to close are not locked for posting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial closing periods for additional guidance on how to configure and manage closing periods.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: Used to maintain the open and closed periods for financial accounting.
  F.01: Financial statement report, which may help in identifying issues with periods.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the closing periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FINB_PERIOD004 error in SAP.