How To Fix FMCY005 - The to-period is earlier than the from-period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCY - Copy budget data

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The to-period is earlier than the from-period

What causes this issue?

The "from" period you have entered is later than the "to" period.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the periods you have entered.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCY005 - The to-period is earlier than the from-period ?

  The SAP error message FMCY005 ("The to-period is earlier than the from-period") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting when the specified date range for a financial period is incorrect. This error indicates that the end date (to-period) you have entered is earlier than the start date (from-period), which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the dates in the wrong order. For example, if you enter a from-period of January 2023 and a to-period of December 2022, this error will occur.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may restrict certain date ranges based on fiscal year settings or other parameters.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently select the wrong dates from a date picker or input them manually.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates you have entered for the from-period and to-period. Ensure that the from-period is earlier than the to-period.
  Correct the Order: If the dates are indeed in the wrong order, correct them so that the from-period is before the to-period.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct periods to enter, consult your organization's financial documentation or guidelines.
  System Settings: If the issue persists and you believe the dates are correct, check with your SAP administrator to ensure that there are no system settings or restrictions affecting the date range.
  Testing: After making corrections, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter date ranges in SAP to avoid this error in the future.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for specific modules (like Financial Accounting or Controlling) to understand how date ranges are handled.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.