How To Fix FMCA_INCORR054 - Overlapping intervals for ibnd corr. category &3; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_INCORR - Messages for Inbound Correspondence

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Overlapping intervals for ibnd corr. category &3; see long text

What causes this issue?

A interval already exists for inbound correspondence category &V3& that
overlaps with the interval from &V1& to &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the definition of the inbound correspondence category &V3& for
one of the two intervals.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_INCORR054 - Overlapping intervals for ibnd corr. category &3; see long text ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_INCORR054 indicates that there are overlapping intervals for the inbound correction category specified in the message. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when dealing with correction postings or adjustments that have time intervals that overlap, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Time Intervals: You are trying to post a correction or adjustment that has a time interval that overlaps with an existing correction or adjustment for the same category.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the correction categories may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in time intervals.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be mistakes in the data entry where the start and end dates of the intervals are incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCA_INCORR054 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Corrections: Review the existing correction entries for the specified category to identify any overlapping intervals. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that lists correction postings.
  
  
  Adjust Time Intervals: If you find overlapping intervals, you will need to adjust the time intervals of the corrections. Ensure that the new correction does not overlap with any existing corrections.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for the correction categories in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the intended corrections without causing overlaps.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on how to manage correction categories and intervals.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that deal with financial corrections, such as FB01 (Post Document), FB02 (Change Document), or specific transaction codes related to your module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that can help resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FMCA_INCORR054 error in your SAP system.