How To Fix GX023 - Enter a 'to-period'

GX023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GX - Archiving/Reorganization

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Enter a 'to-period'

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GX023 - Details

• The SAP error message GX023, which states "Enter a 'to-period'," typically occurs when a user is trying to execute a transaction that requires a date range or period specification, but the "to-period" field has not been filled in. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially in financial transactions or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a value in the "to-period" field when the system expects it to be filled. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When running reports that require a date range.
  When posting transactions that need to specify a period for accounting entries.
  When executing certain functions in modules like Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GX023 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all required fields, especially the "to-period" field. This field typically requires a valid period or date that corresponds to the fiscal year or