How To Fix FQ284 - Overlapping of validity for company code &1 G/L account &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Overlapping of validity for company code &1 G/L account &2

What causes this issue?

You have assigned G/L account &V2& (company code &V1&) to summarization
keys &V3& and &V4&. The respective validity periods overlap. This can
cause inconsistencies to occur in day-end closing.

System Response

The change is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Assign G/L account &V2& (company code &V1&) to summarization keys &V3&
and &V4& in such a way that the validity periods do not overlap.
If you assign a G/L account in a company code to several summarization
keys, you must define the validity periods so that they border each
other but do not overlap.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ284 - Overlapping of validity for company code &1 G/L account &2 ?

  The SAP error message FQ284 indicates that there is an overlapping validity period for a specific company code and G/L account combination. This typically occurs when you try to create or modify a master record (like a G/L account) that has a validity period that conflicts with an existing record.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to create or change a G/L account master record with a validity period that overlaps with an existing record for the same company code and G/L account.
  There may be multiple records for the same G/L account with different validity periods that overlap with the new entry you are trying to create.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data in the SAP system and check the existing records for the specified company code and G/L account.
  Look for any records that have overlapping validity periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  If you find overlapping records, you will need to adjust the validity periods of the existing records or the new record you are trying to create.
  Ensure that the validity periods do not overlap. You can either extend the validity of the existing records or change the validity dates of the new record.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Old Records:
  
  If the overlapping records are no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving them, provided that this action complies with your organization's data retention policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific guidelines on managing G/L account master data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to create or modify the G/L account again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) to view and manage G/L accounts.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify G/L account master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FQ284 error and successfully manage your G/L account master records.