How To Fix FIN_BS_DIALOG011 - Intervals overlap in G/L account groups &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_BS_DIALOG - Messages Relating to Balance Sheet Dialog

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Intervals overlap in G/L account groups &1 and &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_BS_DIALOG011 - Intervals overlap in G/L account groups &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIN_BS_DIALOG011 indicates that there is an overlap in the intervals defined for G/L account groups. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify G/L accounts and the intervals for the account groups specified are not distinct, leading to a conflict.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Two or more G/L account groups have overlapping number ranges or intervals.
  The system is unable to determine which account group should be used for a specific G/L account because the defined ranges are not unique.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the intervals for the G/L account groups do not overlap. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Existing G/L Account Groups:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD4 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Records > G/L Accounts > G/L Account Groups > Define G/L Account Groups).
  Review the account groups and their assigned number ranges.
  
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Intervals:
  
  Look for the number ranges assigned to the G/L account groups that are mentioned in the error message (&1 and &2).
  Check if the intervals overlap. For example, if one group has a range of 1000-1999 and another has 1500-2500, they overlap.
  
  
  
  Modify the Intervals:
  
  If you find overlapping intervals, you will need to adjust the number ranges so that they are distinct.
  You can do this by either changing the existing ranges or creating new account groups with unique intervals.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to create or modify the G/L account again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBD4: Define G/L Account Groups
  OBC4: Define Number Ranges for G/L Accounts
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing G/L account groups and number ranges.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to G/L account groups and number ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIN_BS_DIALOG011 error and ensure that your G/L account groups are correctly configured without overlapping intervals.