How To Fix 63185 - Overlapping adjustment periods will be compressed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Overlapping adjustment periods will be compressed

What causes this issue?

You have maintained the adjustment periods in such a way that one
adjustment type has periods that overlap.

System Response

The system will compress these periods so that only one line with the
earliest valid-from and the latest valid-to dates exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63185 - Overlapping adjustment periods will be compressed ?

  The SAP error message 63185, "Overlapping adjustment periods will be compressed," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there are overlapping adjustment periods defined in the system. This can happen when the system detects that the adjustment periods for a particular fiscal year or accounting period overlap, which can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Adjustment Periods: The primary cause of this error is the configuration of adjustment periods in the system. If two or more adjustment periods overlap, the system cannot process them correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: This can occur due to incorrect settings in the fiscal year variant or during the setup of adjustment periods in the financial accounting module.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors during the entry of adjustment periods can also lead to overlaps.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Adjustment Periods: Check the configuration of adjustment periods in the system. Ensure that there are no overlaps between the defined periods. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Transaction Code: OB29 (for fiscal year variant settings)
  Look for the adjustment periods and ensure they are set correctly without overlaps.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If you find overlapping periods, you will need to adjust the configuration to eliminate the overlaps. This may involve:
  
  Modifying the start and end dates of the adjustment periods.
  Deleting or merging periods if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up fiscal year variants and adjustment periods correctly.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a key configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured, including the number of periods and any special periods for adjustments.
  Adjustment Periods: These are specific periods defined for making adjustments to financial data, often used for year-end closing processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant) and OB52 (for open and close periods) to manage periods effectively.
  
  By addressing the overlapping adjustment periods and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message 63185 in SAP.