How To Fix FMMA007 - Interval starting from &1 overlaps with interval from &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMA - Multi-annual budgeting

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Interval starting from &1 overlaps with interval from &2 to &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMA007 - Interval starting from &1 overlaps with interval from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMMA007 indicates that there is an overlap in the intervals defined for a particular financial management activity, such as budget management or funds management. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a budget or funds management item, and the specified interval conflicts with an existing interval.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new budget or funds management item with a start date that overlaps with an existing item.
  The existing item has a defined interval that conflicts with the new interval you are trying to create.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMMA007 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Intervals: Review the existing budget or funds management items to identify the intervals that are causing the overlap. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., FMBB for budget management).
  
  
  Adjust the New Interval: If you find that the new interval overlaps with an existing one, you may need to adjust the start and/or end dates of the new item to ensure that it does not conflict with the existing intervals.
  
  
  Modify Existing Intervals: If the existing intervals are no longer needed or can be adjusted, consider modifying or deleting them to eliminate the overlap.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on budget and funds management to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for defining intervals.
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies: Sometimes, the overlap might be due to dependencies or linked transactions. Ensure that there are no other related transactions that might be causing the conflict.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVC (Availability Control), and FMX1 (Create Funds Management Item) to manage your budget and funds management items effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify budget and funds management items, as lack of permissions can sometimes lead to confusion regarding existing intervals.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMMA007 error and successfully manage your budget or funds management intervals in SAP.