How To Fix FIN_CS_MESSAGE052 - Row &1: Overlaps with row &2.

FIN_CS_MESSAGE052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CS_MESSAGE - Cloud Consolidation Message Class

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Row &1: Overlaps with row &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE052 - Row &1: Overlaps with row &2. ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE052, which states "Row &1: Overlaps with row &2," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there are overlapping entries in a dataset, such as cost centers, internal orders, or other financial records. This error indicates that the time periods or ranges defined for two entries are conflicting, meaning that they cannot coexist without causing ambiguity in reporting or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Time Periods: The most common cause of this error is that two records have been created with overlapping date ranges. For example, if one cost center is active from January 1 to March 31 and another is active from March 15 to April 15, this would trigger the error.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual data entry errors can lead to overlapping records, especially if the user is not aware of existing records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may