How To Fix G0628 - The from-period is greater than the to-period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 628

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

What causes this issue?

In the range of periods that you entered, the from-period (&V1&) is
greater then the to-period (&V2&).

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?

Change either the from-period or the to-period, so that the from-period
becomes less than or equal to the to-period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0628 - The from-period is greater than the to-period ?

  The SAP error message G0628, which states "The from-period is greater than the to-period," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or data entry where a date range is specified. This error indicates that the starting period (from-period) you have entered is later than the ending period (to-period), which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the starting period as a later date than the ending period.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may lead to this error if the periods are not defined correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the date fields where you have entered the periods. Ensure that the "from-period" is earlier than or equal to the "to-period."
  Correct the Input: If you find that the dates are entered incorrectly, correct them to reflect the proper chronological order.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to periods in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction or report you are working with.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or during the execution of financial reports.
  Period Control: Understanding how periods are defined in your SAP system (e.g., fiscal year variant, posting periods) can help prevent this error in the future.
  User Training: Providing training for users on how to correctly enter date ranges can help minimize the occurrence of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G0628 error and ensure that your date entries are correct.