How To Fix FI_E020 - No open interval rules were defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No open interval rules were defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E020 - No open interval rules were defined ?

  The SAP error message FI_E020 "No open interval rules were defined" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the posting of documents or during the execution of certain financial transactions. This error indicates that the system cannot find any defined open interval rules for the specified company code or fiscal year, which are necessary for processing certain financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Open Interval Rules: The primary cause of this error is that there are no open interval rules defined for the relevant company code and fiscal year in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the financial accounting module may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of necessary rules.
  Incorrect Company Code or Fiscal Year: The error may also arise if the user is trying to post in a company code or fiscal year that does not have defined open intervals.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI_E020