How To Fix FAGL_VALIDATION315 - Record overlaps with a record that already exists in the database (&1)

FAGL_VALIDATION315 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_VALIDATION -

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Record overlaps with a record that already exists in the database (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_VALIDATION315 - Record overlaps with a record that already exists in the database (&1) ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_VALIDATION315 indicates that there is a conflict with a record that already exists in the database. This typically occurs during the posting of financial documents in the General Ledger (G/L) when the system detects that the new record overlaps with an existing record based on certain validation rules.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The system is trying to post a record that has the same key fields (like document number, fiscal year, etc.) as an existing record.
  Validation Rules: There may be specific validation rules set up in the system that prevent overlapping entries in the G/L.
  Incorrect Data: The data being posted may not meet the criteria defined in the validation rules, leading to conflicts with existing records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_VALIDATION315 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records in the G/L to identify any duplicates or overlapping