How To Fix GX020 - From fiscal year must be less than or equal to the "To fiscal year"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GX - Archiving/Reorganization

• Message number: 020

• Message text: From fiscal year must be less than or equal to the "To fiscal year"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GX020 - From fiscal year must be less than or equal to the "To fiscal year" ?

  The SAP error message GX020 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year settings in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the "From fiscal year" you have entered is greater than the "To fiscal year." This is a validation error that prevents the system from processing the request because it does not make logical sense to have a starting fiscal year that is later than the ending fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  The user has entered a "From fiscal year" that is greater than the "To fiscal year" in a transaction or configuration setting.
  This can occur during the setup of financial periods, budget planning, or when defining fiscal year variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values you have entered for the "From fiscal year" and "To fiscal year." Ensure that the "From fiscal year" is less than or equal to the "To fiscal year."
  
  
  Correct the Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where you encountered the error.
  Adjust the fiscal year settings to ensure that the "From fiscal year" is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this error occurs in a configuration setting (like fiscal year variant), check the configuration in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or finance team for guidance on the correct fiscal year configuration.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, re-attempt the transaction or process that generated the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: In SAP, fiscal year variants define how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for defining fiscal year variants) and OB52 (for opening and closing periods).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to fiscal year settings and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GX020 error and ensure that your fiscal year settings are correctly configured.