How To Fix IDCN208 - From Period &1 succeeds to To Period &2

IDCN208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: From Period &1 succeeds to To Period &2

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IDCN208 - Details

• The SAP error message IDCN208 typically indicates an issue related to the period control in the context of financial or controlling modules. The message suggests that there is a problem with the period settings, specifically that the transition from the "From Period" to the "To Period" is not valid or cannot be processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Status: The periods involved may not be open for posting. For example, if the "From Period" is closed or if the "To Period" is not yet open, the system will not allow transactions to be processed across these periods.
  Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant settings may not align with the periods being referenced. This can happen if the periods are not defined correctly in the fiscal year variant.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling or financial modules that prevent the system from recognizing the periods as valid for the transaction being attempted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period