How To Fix FKK_MDG_CHECK043 - Only one time slice with date '01.01.0001' allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_MDG_CHECK - Contract Account Check Messages

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Only one time slice with date '01.01.0001' allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_MDG_CHECK043 - Only one time slice with date '01.01.0001' allowed ?

  The SAP error message FKK_MDG_CHECK043 indicates that there is an issue with the time slice configuration in the context of contract accounts or billing documents. Specifically, it states that only one time slice with the date '01.01.0001' is allowed. This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Financial Accounting (FI) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Duplicate Time Slices: There are multiple entries in the time slice configuration for the same date ('01.01.0001'), which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During the creation or modification of a master data record, an incorrect or duplicate time slice may have been entered.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate time slices being created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Time Slices:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code FPAR for managing time slices) and check the time slices configured for the relevant master data.
  Ensure that there is only one entry for the date '01.01.0001'. If there are duplicates, you will need to delete or correct the extra entries.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If you are entering data manually, ensure that you are not inadvertently creating duplicate time slices. Review the data entry process to avoid this issue in the future.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it correctly handles time slices. You may need to clean up the data in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to time slice management in FI-CA or MDG for further guidance on how to manage time slices effectively.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FPAR (for managing time slices) and FQEVENT (for managing events in FI-CA).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FKK_MDG_CHECK043 for additional insights or fixes.
  Master Data Governance: Understanding the principles of Master Data Governance in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your time slice configuration is correct.