How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG051 - Range of accounts &1 &2 overlaps with range of accounts &3 &4

FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG - Central Finance: Configuration

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Range of accounts &1 &2 overlaps with range of accounts &3 &4

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FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG051 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG051 indicates that there is an overlap in the defined ranges of accounts in the configuration for Central Finance (CFIN). This typically occurs when you are trying to configure account mappings or ranges in the Central Finance setup, and the ranges you have defined for different account types or categories overlap with each other.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Account Ranges: You have defined two or more ranges of accounts that overlap. For example, if you have defined one range as 1000-2000 and another as 1500-2500, this will trigger the error because the ranges overlap.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for account mappings may not have been set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the defined ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Account Ranges:
  
  Go to the configuration settings where you defined the account ranges.
  Check the ranges for any overlaps. Ensure that each