How To Fix MY201 - Enter & between base year and today

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation(Low.Val.Det./LIFO/FIFO)

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Enter & between base year and today

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY201 - Enter & between base year and today ?

  The SAP error message MY201 ("Enter & between base year and today") typically occurs in the context of financial or material management transactions, particularly when dealing with planning or forecasting data. This error indicates that the system requires a valid range of years to be specified, and the base year must be less than or equal to the current year.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Year Range: The base year entered is greater than the current year. For example, if the current year is 2023 and the base year is set to 2024, this will trigger the error.
  Missing Input: The base year or the current year field may be left blank, leading to an inability to establish a valid range.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that affect how years are interpreted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Year Input: Ensure that the base year entered is less than or equal to the current year. For example, if the current year is 2023, the base year should be 2023 or any year before it (e.g., 2022, 2021, etc.).
  Input Validation: Make sure that both the base year and the current year fields are filled in correctly. If either field is blank, fill it in with the appropriate values.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP administrator or technical team to ensure that the system is set up correctly for year handling.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction or module you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes related to planning, budgeting, or reporting, such as those in the SAP Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI) modules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter data in the relevant fields to avoid this error in the future.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.