How To Fix FKKINV340 - Time periods overlap for charge/discount key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINV - Invoicing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Time periods overlap for charge/discount key &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV340 - Time periods overlap for charge/discount key &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV340 indicates that there is an overlap in the time periods defined for a charge or discount key in the billing or invoicing process. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or process an invoice that references a charge or discount key that has overlapping validity periods.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The charge or discount key has multiple entries in the system with overlapping start and end dates.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the charge or discount keys may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the time periods.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when defining the charge or discount keys can lead to overlaps.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Charge/Discount Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the charge or discount key in the SAP system.
  Review the validity periods for each entry associated with the key.
  Ensure that there are no overlapping periods. If overlaps exist, adjust the start and end dates to eliminate the conflict.
  
  
  
  Adjust Entries:
  
  If you find overlapping entries, you may need to delete or modify one of the entries to ensure that each charge or discount key has a unique time period.
  Make sure to communicate with relevant stakeholders if changes are made to ensure that they are aware of the adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the invoice processing again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing charge and discount keys.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FKKINV (for invoice processing) or FKKOP (for managing charge/discount keys) to access the relevant data.
  Customizing Settings: The settings for charge and discount keys can usually be found under the Financial Accounting (FI) module in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Documentation: Always refer to the latest SAP notes and documentation for updates or specific patches that may address known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKINV340 error and ensure that your charge and discount keys are configured correctly without overlapping time periods.