How To Fix KA140 - To-period must be longer than or equal to from-period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 140

• Message text: To-period must be longer than or equal to from-period

What causes this issue?

The "from" and "to" periods you specified do not represent a valid
interval.

How to fix this error?

Correct your input.
The "from" period must be earlier than or equal to the "to" period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA140 - To-period must be longer than or equal to from-period ?

  The SAP error message KA140 ("To-period must be longer than or equal to from-period") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a transaction that involves a time period, such as a report or a posting, and the specified "to-period" is earlier than the "from-period." This can happen in various transactions, such as when you are trying to run reports, execute allocations, or perform other time-sensitive operations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  The "from-period" is set to a later period than the "to-period." For example, if you set the "from-period" to March and the "to-period" to February, the system will throw this error because it does not make logical sense to have a range where the start period is after the end period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Periods: Review the periods you have entered in the transaction. Ensure that the "from-period" is earlier than or equal to the "to-period."
  Adjust the Dates: If you find that the periods are incorrect, adjust them accordingly. For example, if you have "from-period" as March and "to-period" as February, change the "to-period" to March or later.
  Validate Input: Ensure that you are entering the periods in the correct format and that they correspond to valid periods in your fiscal calendar.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Make sure you are aware of the fiscal year variant settings in your SAP system, as these settings define the periods available for transactions.
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to controlling, such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), KSV5 (Plan/Actual Comparison), and others.
  SAP Notes: If you continue to experience issues, consider checking SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to your specific version of SAP.
  
  By ensuring that the periods are set correctly, you should be able to resolve the KA140 error and proceed with your transaction.