How To Fix FAA_MD012 - A time interval from date &1 already exists in depreciation area &2

FAA_MD012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 012

• Message text: A time interval from date &1 already exists in depreciation area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD012 - A time interval from date &1 already exists in depreciation area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD012 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a time interval in the asset accounting module that overlaps with an existing time interval in the specified depreciation area. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction or make changes to an asset that has already been processed for the specified date range.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Time Intervals: You are trying to enter a new time interval (e.g., for a change in asset value, depreciation, etc.) that overlaps with an existing time interval in the specified depreciation area.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The dates you are entering for the new transaction may not be correctly aligned with the existing records.
  Multiple Transactions: There may be multiple transactions or postings that have been made for the same asset in the same depreciation area for the specified date range.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAA_MD012