How To Fix FMCA_BRF034 - The time intervals in printout &1 overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_BRF - FMCA -> BRF Interface

• Message number: 034

• Message text: The time intervals in printout &1 overlap

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_BRF034 - The time intervals in printout &1 overlap ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_BRF034, which states "The time intervals in printout &1 overlap," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where time intervals are being processed, such as in billing or contract management scenarios.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there are overlapping time intervals in the data being processed. For example, if you are trying to generate a report or printout that includes time periods (like rental agreements, billing periods, etc.), and two or more of those periods overlap, the system will raise this error to prevent inconsistencies in the data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Intervals:
  
  Review the time intervals that are being processed in the printout or report. Check the specific entries that are causing the overlap.
  You may need to look at the relevant tables or transaction data to find the conflicting time periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Intervals:
  
  Once you identify the overlapping intervals, you will need to adjust them to ensure that they do not overlap. This may involve changing the start and end dates of one or more intervals.
  Ensure that the adjustments maintain the integrity of the data and do not violate any business rules.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Printout:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, attempt to reprocess the printout or report that was generating the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to adjust the time intervals or need more specific guidance, consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to the module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unable to identify the overlapping intervals, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your specific SAP environment, you may use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant database tables and check the time intervals.
  Custom Reports: If you are using custom reports or forms, ensure that the logic for handling time intervals is correctly implemented to avoid overlaps.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If you have custom logic implemented via user exits or BAdIs, review that code to ensure it is not inadvertently causing overlaps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCA_BRF034 error and successfully generate the desired printout or report.