How To Fix FI_E017 - An open interval cannot have more than & different authorization group

FI_E017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 017

• Message text: An open interval cannot have more than & different authorization group

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FI_E017 - Details

• The SAP error message FI_E017, which states "An open interval cannot have more than & different authorization groups," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with open item management in accounts payable or receivable.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to create or modify an open item interval that includes more than the allowed number of different authorization groups. In SAP, authorization groups are used to control access to certain transactions or data. The system has a limit on how many different authorization groups can be included in a single open item interval to maintain data integrity and security.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Authorization Groups: Check the authorization groups associated with the open items you are trying to process. You may need to consolidate or limit the number of different authorization groups involved.
  
  
  Adjust Open Item Selection: If you are trying to