How To Fix IDFI290 - The 'from' period &1 must not be after the 'to' period &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFI - International Development

• Message number: 290

• Message text: The 'from' period &1 must not be after the 'to' period &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFI290 - The 'from' period &1 must not be after the 'to' period &2. ?

  The SAP error message IDFI290 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified in a transaction or report. Specifically, the error states that the 'from' period (start date) must not be after the 'to' period (end date). This typically occurs in scenarios where date ranges are required, such as in financial reporting, planning, or data extraction.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the user entering a start date that is later than the end date in a date range field. This can happen due to:
  
  Typographical errors when entering dates.
  Misunderstanding of the date format (e.g., entering MM/DD instead of DD/MM).
  Incorrectly configured date settings in the user profile or system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the 'from' and 'to' date fields in the transaction or report. Ensure that the 'from' date is earlier than or equal to the 'to' date.
  Correct Format: Make sure that the dates are entered in the correct format as per your system's configuration (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Validation: If the dates are being pulled from a selection screen or another source, validate that the logic used to determine these dates is correct.
  User Training: If this is a recurring issue, consider providing training or documentation to users on how to correctly enter date ranges.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes that require date inputs, such as financial reports (e.g., FBL1N, FBL3N) or planning transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to date handling in your specific version of SAP.
  User Profile Settings: Review user profile settings to ensure that date formats are set correctly according to regional settings.
  Testing: If you are developing or customizing reports, ensure that the logic for date selection is thoroughly tested to prevent this error from occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDFI290 error and successfully execute the transaction or report.