How To Fix GL203 - From-period is chronologically after to-period

GL203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 203

• Message text: From-period is chronologically after to-period

What causes this issue?

The start date must always be before or the same as the end date.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL203 - From-period is chronologically after to-period ?

  The SAP error message GL203 ("From-period is chronologically after to-period") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction or perform a financial operation that involves a date range where the "from" period is later than the "to" period. This is a logical error because it doesn't make sense to have a starting point in time that is after the endpoint.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the "from" period (start date) as being later than the "to" period (end date).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or periods in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors during data entry, such as typographical mistakes, can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the date fields in the transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that the "from" period is earlier than the "to" period.
  Correct the Periods: If