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

FIN_BS_DIALOG011 - Overview

• 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