How To Fix F4186 - The entries <&1 to &2> and <&3 to &4> overlap

F4186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 186

• Message text: The entries <&1 to &2> and <&3 to &4> overlap

What causes this issue?

The entries <(><<)>&V1& to &V2&> and <(><<)>&V3& to &V4&> overlap. The
related clearing accounts cannot be uniquely defined.

System Response

Saving is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Change at least one of the entries so that there is no more overlap.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

F4186 - Details

• The SAP error message F4186, which states "The entries <&1 to &2> and <&3 to &4> overlap," typically occurs in the context of financial document entries, particularly when dealing with date ranges or periods in financial transactions. This error indicates that there are overlapping entries in the specified ranges, which can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting or processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Date Ranges: Two or more entries have been created that cover the same date range. For example, if one entry is valid from January 1 to January 10, and another entry is valid from January 5 to January 15, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual data entry errors where the user inadvertently creates overlapping periods.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the financial module may allow for overlapping entries, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F4186