How To Fix 5N312 - Different deferment periods may not overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Different deferment periods may not overlap

What causes this issue?

Various deferment periods have been added with activity number 003
and/or 004, of which the periods overlap.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the dates of the relevant periods or delete one of the periods
concerned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N312 - Different deferment periods may not overlap ?

  The SAP error message 5N312, which states "Different deferment periods may not overlap," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment terms, deferment periods, or installment plans. This error indicates that there are conflicting deferment periods for the same transaction or customer, which cannot coexist.
  Cause:
  
  
  Overlapping Deferment Periods: The most common cause of this error is that two or more deferment periods for the same customer or transaction overlap. For example, if one payment plan is set to defer payments from January to March, and another is set to defer from February to April, this will trigger the error.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of payment terms or deferment settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when setting up payment terms or deferment periods can lead to overlaps.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Deferment Periods: Check the deferment periods associated with the transaction or customer. Ensure that there are no overlaps. You may need to adjust the dates to ensure they are distinct.
  
  
  Adjust Payment Terms: If the deferment periods are part of payment terms, review and modify the payment terms to eliminate any overlaps.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to payment terms and deferment periods. Ensure that the configuration aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  Data Cleanup: If there are historical records causing the conflict, consider cleaning up or archiving old records that may no longer be relevant.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed information on payment terms and deferment periods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., FB60, F-28, etc.) that may be involved in the transactions leading to this error.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.