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

PFM_01CA381 - Overview

• 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