How To Fix FITVPS447 - Official business end & & must be later than official business start & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 447

• Message text: Official business end & & must be later than official business start & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS447 - Official business end & & must be later than official business start & & ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS447 indicates that there is a problem with the official business dates in a transaction or configuration. Specifically, the error states that the "official business end date" must be later than the "official business start date." This typically occurs in scenarios involving financial periods, fiscal year settings, or business transactions where date ranges are defined.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The official business end date has been entered as the same as or earlier than the official business start date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings related to fiscal years or periods.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the dates may not have been correctly aligned.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the official business start and end dates in the relevant transaction or configuration screen. Ensure that the end date is set to a date that is later than the start date.
  Adjust Dates: If the dates are incorrect, modify them accordingly. For example, if the start date is set to January 1, 2023, the end date should be set to a date after January 1, 2023 (e.g., January 2, 2023).
  Review Configuration: If the error persists, check the configuration settings for fiscal years and periods in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no overlapping periods.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing official business dates in your version of SAP.
  Seek Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like OB29 (for fiscal year variant) or OBA7 (for defining posting periods).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the official business dates or configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FITVPS447 error and ensure that your official business dates are correctly configured in SAP.