How To Fix FKYCHK023 - Previous interval end &1 is greater than/same as next interval start &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKYCHK - Messages for Check Processing

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Previous interval end &1 is greater than/same as next interval start &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKYCHK023 - Previous interval end &1 is greater than/same as next interval start &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKYCHK023 indicates a problem with the configuration of intervals in a financial context, typically related to the posting periods or fiscal year settings. The message states that the end date of a previous interval is greater than or the same as the start date of the next interval, which creates a conflict in the time periods defined in the system.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Overlapping Posting Periods: The defined posting periods or intervals overlap, meaning that the end date of one period is not less than the start date of the subsequent period.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an error in the configuration of the fiscal year variant or posting periods in the system.
  Manual Entry Errors: If the intervals were manually entered or modified, there could be a mistake in the dates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to check the posting periods.
  Ensure that the end date of each period is less than the start date of the next period.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Use transaction code OB29 to review the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the intervals are correctly defined without overlaps.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If you find any overlapping periods, adjust the dates accordingly to ensure that each period is distinct and does not overlap with others.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or financial consultant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the posting process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to posting periods and fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the FKYCHK023 error message in SAP.