How To Fix J2594 - &4 The 'from' period is after the 'to' period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 594

• Message text: &4 The 'from' period is after the 'to' period

What causes this issue?

Periodic costing was started. The specified 'from period' &V1& comes
after the 'to period' &V2&. This makes the costing period invalid.

System Response

Costing will be terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid costing time range.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2594 - &4 The 'from' period is after the 'to' period ?

  The SAP error message J2594 "&4 The 'from' period is after the 'to' period" typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling reports, where a user is trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a date range. This error indicates that the start date (from period) specified is later than the end date (to period), which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the 'from' period as a later date than the 'to' period.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may lead to this error if the periods are not defined correctly.
  User Error: Users may not be familiar with the date format or the way periods are defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values entered for the 'from' and 'to' periods. Ensure that the 'from' period is earlier than or equal to the 'to' period.
  Correct Date Format: Make sure that the dates are entered in the correct format as expected by the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the period definitions, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or user manuals for guidance on how to specify periods correctly.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists and you suspect it may be due to system configuration, consult with your SAP administrator or technical support team to verify that the periods are set up correctly in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Providing training for users on how to correctly enter date ranges in SAP can help prevent this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the desired report or transaction.