How To Fix FIN_BS_DIALOG012 - Interval &1 to &2 overlaps with interval &3 to &4

FIN_BS_DIALOG012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Interval &1 to &2 overlaps with interval &3 to &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_BS_DIALOG012 - Interval &1 to &2 overlaps with interval &3 to &4 ?

  The SAP error message FIN_BS_DIALOG012 indicates that there is an overlap in the time intervals specified in a financial document or transaction. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, where certain periods or intervals must not overlap to maintain data integrity and ensure accurate reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to enter or modify a time interval (e.g., a posting period, fiscal year, or other date ranges) that overlaps with an existing interval. For example, if you are trying to create a new posting period from January 1 to January 31, and there is already a posting period defined from January 15 to February 15, the system will throw this error because the two intervals overlap.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Existing Intervals: Check the existing time intervals in the system to identify where the overlap is occurring. You can do this by navigating