How To Fix FMGL009 - Specify the periods in ascending order

FMGL009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMGL - New General Ledger for Public Sector

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Specify the periods in ascending order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMGL009 - Specify the periods in ascending order ?

  The SAP error message FMGL009, which states "Specify the periods in ascending order," typically occurs in the context of financial management, particularly when dealing with budgetary control or planning functions. This error indicates that the periods (usually fiscal periods) you are trying to enter or process are not in the correct order.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the periods specified in a transaction or report are not arranged in ascending order. For example, if you are trying to enter a range of periods, such as from January to March, but you accidentally enter March first and then January, SAP will raise this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMGL009 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Periods: Review the periods you have entered in the transaction. Ensure that they are listed in chronological order, starting from the earliest period to the latest.
  
  
  Re-enter the Periods: If you find that the periods are not in ascending order, re-enter