How To Fix FINS_SIS_RECON040 - Nothing to do; no overlap between project definition and selection

FINS_SIS_RECON040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_SIS_RECON - Impl. of Doc. Splitting: Reconciliation

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Nothing to do; no overlap between project definition and selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_SIS_RECON040 - Nothing to do; no overlap between project definition and selection ?

  The SAP error message FINS_SIS_RECON040 ("Nothing to do; no overlap between project definition and selection") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Project System (PS) or when working with the SAP Financial Information System (FIS). This error indicates that there is no overlap between the project definition you are trying to analyze and the selection criteria you have specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Project Definition: The project definition you are trying to analyze does not match the selection criteria (e.g., date range, project status, etc.) you have set.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria may be too restrictive or incorrectly defined, leading to no data being available for the specified project.
  Inactive or Closed Projects: The project you are trying to analyze may be inactive or closed, which means it won't show any data in the report.
  Data Not Yet Posted: If the project is new, there may not be any financial postings or data