How To Fix FIS_FIN_GL013 - From date of increment &1 is not one day more than last date of predec.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIS_FIN_GL -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: From date of increment &1 is not one day more than last date of predec.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIS_FIN_GL013 - From date of increment &1 is not one day more than last date of predec. ?

  The SAP error message FIS_FIN_GL013 indicates that there is an issue with the date increment in the financial posting periods. Specifically, the error message states that the "From date of increment &1 is not one day more than last date of predec." This means that the starting date for a new posting period does not follow the expected sequence from the previous period.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The new posting period's start date is not set to be the day after the end date of the previous posting period.
  There may be a configuration issue in the financial calendar settings.
  Manual entries or adjustments to the posting periods may have been made incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) and review the defined posting periods.
  Ensure that the "From date" of the new period is exactly one day after the "To date" of the previous period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the dates are incorrect, adjust the "From date" of the new period to be one day after the "To date" of the previous period.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Financial Calendar:
  
  Check the financial calendar settings in OB29 (Define Financial Year Variant) to ensure that the periods are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to perform the action that triggered the error again to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  OB29: Define Financial Year Variant
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to posting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIS_FIN_GL013 error and ensure that your posting periods are correctly configured.