How To Fix PFM_01CA381 - To fiscal year value is less than the "From fiscal year" value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 381

• Message text: To fiscal year value is less than the "From fiscal year" value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_01CA381 - To fiscal year value is less than the "From fiscal year" value ?

  The SAP error message PFM_01CA381 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year settings in your configuration. Specifically, the error states that the "To fiscal year value is less than the 'From fiscal year' value." This typically occurs when you are trying to define a range of fiscal years for a financial operation, and the end year (To fiscal year) is set to a value that is earlier than the start year (From fiscal year).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Range: The fiscal year range you are trying to set is invalid because the end year is less than the start year.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the fiscal year values.
  Configuration Issue: The fiscal year settings in the system may not be properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Values:
  
  Go to the transaction or configuration screen where you are entering the fiscal year values.
  Ensure that the "From fiscal year" is less than or equal to the "To fiscal year".
  
  
  
  Correct the Values:
  
  If you find that the values are incorrect, update them to ensure that the "To fiscal year" is greater than or equal to the "From fiscal year".
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings, review the configuration in the relevant SAP module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  You can check the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, try to execute the transaction or process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: Understand how fiscal year variants work in SAP, as they define how fiscal years are structured and how periods are assigned.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (to define fiscal year variants) and OB37 (to assign fiscal year variants to company codes).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year settings and related configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and correcting the fiscal year values, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.