How To Fix FK223 - From year must be before the To year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 223

• Message text: From year must be before the To year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK223 - From year must be before the To year ?

  The SAP error message FK223 ("From year must be before the To year") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with fiscal year settings or date ranges in financial documents, such as in the context of asset accounting or financial reporting.
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to enter a date range where the starting year (From year) is equal to or later than the ending year (To year). For example, if a user tries to set a date range from 2023 to 2023 or from 2024 to 2023, the system will trigger this error because it violates the logical sequence of time.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Date Range: Review the date fields in the transaction or report you are working with. Ensure that the "From year" is indeed earlier than the "To year".
  
  
  Correct the Input: If you find that the years are incorrectly entered, modify the input so that the "From year" is less than the "To year". For example, if you have "From year" set to 2023, change the "To year" to 2024 or later.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this error occurs in a configuration setting (like fiscal year variant), ensure that the fiscal year settings are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct date ranges or fiscal year settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial postings, asset accounting, or reporting. Common transaction codes include:
  
  F-02: General Posting
  F-90: Asset Acquisition
  S_ALR_87012082: Asset History Sheet
  
  
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up in the system. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FK223 error and proceed with your financial transactions or reporting in SAP.