How To Fix FC212 - Intersection: Period in interval & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Intersection: Period in interval & to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC212 - Intersection: Period in interval & to & ?

  The SAP error message FC212, which states "Intersection: Period in interval & to &," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an issue with the time intervals defined for a particular financial transaction or posting. This error indicates that there is an overlap or conflict in the periods being used in a transaction or report.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Periods: The error often arises when the periods defined for a transaction overlap with another period that is already defined in the system. For example, if you are trying to post a transaction for a period that is already closed or has been defined differently in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for fiscal year variants, posting periods, or other related settings may not be correctly set up, leading to conflicts.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when specifying the posting periods can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Periods: Review the posting periods in the system to ensure that the periods you are trying to use do not overlap with any existing periods. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report and checking the defined periods.
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue is due to configuration settings, you may need to adjust the fiscal year variant or the posting period settings in the configuration. This can typically be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) settings.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, ensure that the periods entered are valid and do not conflict with existing periods.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (to maintain posting periods) or OBBP (to configure fiscal year variants) to resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to posting periods or configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.