How To Fix FAGL_VALIDATION312 - Correct the overlaps between the target fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_VALIDATION -

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Correct the overlaps between the target fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_VALIDATION312 - Correct the overlaps between the target fields ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_VALIDATION312, which states "Correct the overlaps between the target fields," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the configuration of validation rules in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module. This error indicates that there are overlapping or conflicting validation rules defined for certain fields in the financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Overlapping Validation Rules: You may have defined multiple validation rules that apply to the same fields or conditions, leading to conflicts.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the validation rules may not be set up correctly, causing overlaps in the target fields.
  Field Dependencies: Certain fields may depend on others, and if the dependencies are not correctly defined, it can lead to overlaps.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_VALIDATION312 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Validation Rules:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB28 (for validation) or OB29 (for substitutions) in SAP.
  Check the validation rules that have