How To Fix FMFG308 - Run dates must not span a configuration entry date

FMFG308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG - U.S. Federal Government Message Class

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Run dates must not span a configuration entry date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG308 - Run dates must not span a configuration entry date ?

  The SAP error message FMFG308 ("Run dates must not span a configuration entry date") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when you are trying to execute a transaction that involves a date range that overlaps with a configuration entry date. This error is designed to prevent inconsistencies in financial data and ensure that the system adheres to the defined configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the run dates you are trying to use for a transaction (such as a budget execution or funds availability check) span a date that is defined in the configuration settings for the Funds Management module. This could happen if:
  
  The start date of your transaction is before the configuration entry date, and the end date is after it.
  The configuration entry date is set to a specific date for budget availability or other financial controls, and your transaction dates do not align with this.
  
  
  Solution:
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