How To Fix GL515 - From-period is chronologically after to-period

GL515 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 515

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

What causes this issue?

You have tried to enter a from period that comes after 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 your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL515 - From-period is chronologically after to-period ?

  The SAP error message GL515 ("From-period is chronologically after to-period") typically occurs in the context of financial postings or reporting when the specified date range for a transaction or report is incorrect. Specifically, it indicates that the "from" period (start date) is set to a date that is later than the "to" period (end date), which is logically inconsistent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The user may have mistakenly entered the "from" date as later than the "to" date.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or periods in the system.
  User Error: The user may not be familiar with the date entry format or the fiscal periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the date fields in the transaction or report where the error occurred. Ensure that the "from" date is earlier than or equal to the "to" date.
  Correct Fiscal Periods: If the error is related to fiscal periods, verify