How To Fix FC203 - Overlap with an interval marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Overlap with an interval marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC203 - Overlap with an interval marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message FC203, which states "Overlap with an interval marked for deletion," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with asset accounting or similar modules. This error indicates that there is an attempt to process a transaction that overlaps with a time interval that has been marked for deletion.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Time Intervals: You are trying to post a transaction (like an asset acquisition or retirement) that falls within a period that has been marked for deletion. This could happen if you are trying to make changes to an asset that has already been flagged for deletion in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that allow for overlapping periods.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect postings or missing entries that lead to overlaps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FC203 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Deletion Flag:
  
  Go to the asset master record and check if the asset or the relevant period is marked for deletion. You can do this by navigating to the asset master data and reviewing the status of the asset.
  If the asset is marked for deletion, you may need to remove the deletion flag if it is not intended.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Ensure that the posting periods are correctly defined and that there are no overlaps in the periods marked for deletion.
  You can check the posting periods in the configuration settings of the asset accounting module.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transactions:
  
  If the transaction you are trying to post overlaps with a deletion period, consider adjusting the transaction date or the period of the transaction to avoid the overlap.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling the FC203 error in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), or AS01 (Create Asset) to manage asset records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset records, as lack of permissions can also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FC203 error and implement a solution to resolve it.