How To Fix FMEUF096 - Document date interval of link to FS &1 must not be larger than &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEUF - Expenditure Certification

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Document date interval of link to FS &1 must not be larger than &2 to &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEUF096 - Document date interval of link to FS &1 must not be larger than &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMEUF096 indicates that there is an issue with the document date interval for a link to a financial statement (FS). Specifically, the error message states that the document date interval must not exceed a specified range.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to link or process financial documents in SAP, and the document date you are using falls outside the allowed date range. The error message provides the following details:
  
  &1: This represents the financial statement or document you are trying to link.
  &2: This is the start date of the allowed interval.
  &3: This is the end date of the allowed interval.
  
  The error can arise due to:
  
  Incorrect document dates being entered.
  The financial statement being processed is not configured to accept documents outside of a certain date range.
  System settings or configurations that restrict the date intervals for financial documents.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Dates: Verify the document dates you are trying to link. Ensure that they fall within the specified range (between &2 and &3).
  
  
  Adjust Date Range: If you have control over the configuration, you may need to adjust the date range settings for the financial statement in question. This may involve:
  
  Modifying the settings in the financial statement configuration.
  Consulting with your SAP administrator or finance team to understand the constraints.
  
  
  
  Review Financial Statement Settings: Check the settings for the financial statement (FS) to ensure that it is set up correctly to accept the document dates you are working with.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on the specific financial statement and its configuration.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review the documents and their dates.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for financial statements can typically be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify financial documents and settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.