How To Fix FC701 - Overlap with interval &1 - &2 for chart of accounts &3 / company code &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Overlap with interval &1 - &2 for chart of accounts &3 / company code &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC701 - Overlap with interval &1 - &2 for chart of accounts &3 / company code &4 ?

  The SAP error message FC701 indicates that there is an overlap in the intervals defined for a specific chart of accounts and company code. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a financial document or master data that involves account intervals that conflict with existing intervals.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to define a new interval for account assignments that overlaps with an existing interval.
  The intervals for the same chart of accounts and company code are not mutually exclusive, meaning that the ranges of account numbers defined overlap.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FC701 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Intervals:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD4 (for defining intervals) or OBD2 (for displaying intervals) to review the existing account intervals for the specified chart of accounts and company code.
  Identify the intervals that are already defined and see if the new interval you are trying to create overlaps with any of them.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Overlapping Intervals:
  
  If you find that the new interval overlaps with an existing one, you can either:
  
  Adjust the new interval to ensure it does not overlap with existing intervals.
  Modify or delete the existing interval if it is no longer needed or if it can be adjusted.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the chart of accounts and account intervals for further guidance on how to properly define them.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to create or modify the financial document or master data again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBD4: Define intervals for account assignments.
  OBD2: Display intervals for account assignments.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the account intervals.
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are unsure about the changes, consult with your finance team or colleagues who manage the chart of accounts to ensure that any modifications align with your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC701 error and successfully manage your account intervals in SAP.