How To Fix HRECM00BDG021 - New budget period beginning on &1 and ending on &2 is invalid

HRECM00BDG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00BDG - Messages for Budgeting Functions

• Message number: 021

• Message text: New budget period beginning on &1 and ending on &2 is invalid

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HRECM00BDG021 - Details

• The SAP error message HRECM00BDG021 indicates that there is an issue with the budget period defined in the system. Specifically, it states that the new budget period beginning on a specified date (&1) and ending on another specified date (&2) is invalid. This error typically arises in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in modules related to Human Resources or Financial Management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The start date and end date of the budget period may not be valid. For example, the end date may be earlier than the start date.
  Budget Period Configuration: The budget period may not be configured correctly in the system. This could include issues with fiscal year settings or budget period definitions.
  Overlap with Existing Periods: The new budget period may overlap with existing budget periods, which is not allowed.
  Closed Fiscal Year: The budget period may fall within a fiscal year that has already been closed,