How To Fix PFM_12FI025 - Dates must make reference to just one year

PFM_12FI025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_12FI - Messages for FI processes

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Dates must make reference to just one year

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PFM_12FI025 - Details

• The SAP error message PFM_12FI025, which states "Dates must make reference to just one year," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where date ranges are expected to fall within a single calendar year. This error can arise in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a date range specified in a transaction or report spans multiple years. For example, if you attempt to enter a date range from December 31, 2022, to January 1, 2023, the system will reject this input because it crosses over into a different year.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that all date inputs refer to a single calendar year. Here are steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the dates you are entering in the transaction. Make sure that both the start and end dates fall within the same year.
  
  
  Adjust Date Range: