How To Fix RESCSP000 - Period start &1 is situated after period end &2

RESCSP000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCSP - Settlement Participation

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Period start &1 is situated after period end &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCSP000 - Period start &1 is situated after period end &2 ?

  The SAP error message RESCSP000 indicates that there is a problem with the period settings in the system. Specifically, it means that the start date of a period (denoted as &1) is after the end date of that period (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of controlling or financial periods, where the system expects the start date to be earlier than the end date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Configuration: The period start and end dates have been configured incorrectly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have entered the dates incorrectly when creating or modifying a period.
  System Settings: The settings for fiscal year variants or periods may not be aligned correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant area (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  Verify the start and end dates for the periods in question. Ensure that the start date is before the end date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If you find that