How To Fix FIQA_LOC551 - Beginning date of selected range is not the first date of FI period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIQA_LOC - FI Localization for Qatar

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Beginning date of selected range is not the first date of FI period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIQA_LOC551 - Beginning date of selected range is not the first date of FI period ?

  The SAP error message FIQA_LOC551 indicates that the beginning date of the selected range does not align with the first date of the financial period (FI period) in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a date range that must start on the first day of a financial period.
  Cause:
  
  Date Range Misalignment: The starting date you have selected for your report or transaction does not match the first date of the financial period defined in the system.
  Incorrect Period Settings: The financial periods may not be set up correctly in the system, or the date range you are trying to use falls outside of the defined periods.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected an incorrect starting date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Financial Periods: Verify the financial periods defined in your SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Financial Periods) to see the open periods and their corresponding start dates.
  Adjust Date Range: Modify the date range you are using in your report or transaction to ensure that the starting date is the first date of the financial period.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct financial periods or how they are set up, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure you have the correct information.
  Use Valid Dates: Always ensure that the dates you are entering for reports or transactions are valid and correspond to the financial periods configured in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: To check and maintain financial periods.
  FBL1N, FBL3N, FBL5N: For displaying vendor, G/L, and customer line items, respectively, which may also require correct date ranges.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on financial periods and reporting requirements.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to select appropriate date ranges for financial reporting to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIQA_LOC551 error and successfully execute your desired transaction or report.