How To Fix FMLGD_INFO318 - Company code &1; Folder variant &2 overlaps with folder variant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMLGD_INFO -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Company code &1; Folder variant &2 overlaps with folder variant &3

What causes this issue?

The entries for the session prefix for session variants &V2& and &V3&
overlap in company code &V1&.

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 entries for company code &V1& and session variant &V2& and
session variant &V3& so that they no longer overlap.
To do this, use IMG activity <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_H_GRPNR>Create Session
Variants for Grouping of Postings</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMLGD_INFO318 - Company code &1; Folder variant &2 overlaps with folder variant &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMLGD_INFO318 indicates that there is a conflict with folder variants in the context of financial management or document management. Specifically, it suggests that the folder variant specified for a company code overlaps with another folder variant, which can lead to issues in data organization or retrieval.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Overlapping Folder Variants: The folder variant you are trying to use for a specific company code is already defined in a way that it overlaps with another existing folder variant. This can happen if the same criteria or parameters are used in both variants.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the folder variant settings, leading to conflicts.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry while creating or modifying folder variants can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Folder Variants:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for folder variants in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Management).
  Review the existing folder variants for the specified company code and identify any overlaps.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Conflicting Variants:
  
  If you find that the folder variant you are trying to use overlaps with another, consider modifying the parameters of one of the variants to eliminate the conflict.
  Alternatively, if the overlapping variant is not needed, you may choose to delete it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Folder Variant:
  
  If modifying or deleting existing variants is not feasible, consider creating a new folder variant with unique parameters that do not overlap with existing ones.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing folder variants and resolving conflicts.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Folder Variants: These are configurations that define how documents or data are organized and retrieved within SAP. They can include various parameters such as document types, statuses, and other criteria.
  Company Code: This is a key organizational unit in SAP that represents a legal entity for which financial statements are created.
  SAP Modules: The error may be related to specific SAP modules such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Document Management System (DMS).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMLGD_INFO318 error and ensure that your folder variants are correctly configured.