How To Fix PFM_12MAPAS003 - From-month must be previous to "To-month"

PFM_12MAPAS003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_12MAPAS - Message classe for maps

• Message number: 003

• Message text: From-month must be previous to "To-month"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_12MAPAS003 - From-month must be previous to "To-month" ?

  The SAP error message PFM_12MAPAS003 indicates that there is an issue with the date range specified in a transaction or report, specifically that the "From-month" must be earlier than the "To-month." This error typically occurs in financial or planning applications where a time period is defined for data processing or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the user attempts to set a date range where the starting month (From-month) is not earlier than the ending month (To-month). For example, if a user tries to set the range from March to February, the system will throw this error because February comes before March.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the date fields in the transaction or report where the error occurred. Ensure that the "From-month" is indeed earlier than the "To-month."
  
  
  Correct the Date Range: If you find that the dates are incorrectly set, adjust them so that the "From-month" is