How To Fix FMCA_INCORR055 - Interval from &1 to &2 causes a gap (inbound correspondence cat. &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_INCORR - Messages for Inbound Correspondence

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Interval from &1 to &2 causes a gap (inbound correspondence cat. &3)

What causes this issue?

Inbound correspondence category &V3& must be defined for all time
intervals of the validity period. There is a gap between the end of one
interval on &V1& and the start of the next interval on &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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_INCORR055 - Interval from &1 to &2 causes a gap (inbound correspondence cat. &3) ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_INCORR055 indicates that there is a gap in the interval of correspondence numbers for a specific category. This typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, where the system expects a continuous sequence of numbers for correspondence (like invoices, credit notes, etc.), but finds a break in that sequence.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Correspondence Numbers: The most common cause is that some correspondence numbers in the specified range are missing or have not been generated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the number ranges for the correspondence category.
  Manual Deletion: If correspondence documents were manually deleted or not properly processed, it could lead to gaps in the numbering.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with the number range continuity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Number Ranges: Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range settings for the correspondence category specified in the error message. Ensure that the number ranges are correctly defined and that there are no gaps.
  Review Correspondence Documents: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review the existing correspondence documents and identify any missing numbers.
  Adjust Configuration: If the configuration is incorrect, you may need to adjust the number range settings in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Recreate Missing Documents: If documents are missing, you may need to recreate them to fill the gaps in the sequence.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that may address this specific error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO, SPRO, FB03, and FBL1N.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number ranges and correspondence processing for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.