How To Fix FINS_CFIN_GEN016 - &1: time periods &2 and &3 overlap

FINS_CFIN_GEN016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_GEN - Central Finance - General messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1: time periods &2 and &3 overlap

What causes this issue?

The two time periods overlap. Overlapping time periods are not allowed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct one of the time periods so that there is no more overlap.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_GEN016 - &1: time periods &2 and &3 overlap ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_GEN016 indicates that there is an overlap in time periods in the context of financial data processing, particularly in the Central Finance (CFIN) module. This error typically arises when there are conflicting time periods for financial postings or data transfers, which can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Two or more financial documents or postings are being processed for the same time period, which is not allowed.
  There may be a configuration issue where the time periods for different financial transactions overlap.
  Data from different source systems may have been incorrectly configured, leading to overlapping periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Periods:
  
  Check the time periods defined in your financial documents or postings. You can do this by reviewing the relevant transaction data in the source system or the Central Finance system.
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N, FBL3N, or FBL5N