How To Fix KG011 - To-period must be the same as or after "From"-period

KG011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 011

• Message text: To-period must be the same as or after "From"-period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG011 - To-period must be the same as or after "From"-period ?

  The SAP error message KG011, which states "To-period must be the same as or after 'From'-period," typically occurs in the context of controlling or financial transactions where a date range is specified. This error indicates that the "To" period you have entered is earlier than the "From" period, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered a "To" period that is earlier than the "From" period.
  Period Closure: The periods may have been closed in the system, and the user is trying to enter data for a period that is not open.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling module that restrict the periods that can be selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the "From" and "To" period entries to ensure that the "To" period is the same as or later than the "From" period.
  Open Periods: Verify that the periods you are