How To Fix FC142 - Specify account interval

FC142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Specify account interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC142 - Specify account interval ?

  The SAP error message FC142 "Specify account interval" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account balances or when trying to execute certain financial reports or postings that require a specific range of accounts to be defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects you to specify a range of accounts (an account interval) for a particular operation, but this information has not been provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When running financial reports that require a selection of accounts.
  When trying to post transactions that need to be allocated to specific accounts.
  When using certain financial modules that require account intervals for processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FC142 error, you should:
  
  
  Specify Account Interval: Ensure that you provide the required account interval in the relevant fields. This typically involves entering a range of account numbers or specifying a single account, depending on the context of the transaction or