How To Fix FQ285 - Incomplete 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: 285

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

What causes this issue?

You have assigned G/L account &V1& (company code &V2&) to more than one
summarization key. The relevant validity periods do not border each
other. This can cause inconsistencies in day-end closing.

System Response

The change is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Assign G/L account &V1& (company code &V2&) to the summarization keys in
such a way that the validity periods border each other, but do not
overlap.
For example, if you want to assign G/L account 113100 in company code
1000 to summarization key VS1 from 01.01.2000 to 03.10.2005 and then to
summarization key VS2, choose the following date 04.10.2005 as the 'from
date' for the assignment to VS2.

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 FQ285 - Incomplete validity for company code &1 G/L account &2 ?

  The SAP error message FQ285 "Incomplete validity for company code &1 G/L account &2" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there is an issue with the validity period of a General Ledger (G/L) account in relation to a specific company code. This error indicates that the G/L account does not have a complete or valid configuration for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Period: The G/L account may not have a defined validity period for the specified company code. This can happen if the account was created without specifying the necessary validity dates.
  Incorrect Configuration: The G/L account might be incorrectly configured, or the configuration might not be aligned with the company code settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the G/L account or the company code, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FQ285 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record).
  Enter the company code and G/L account number.
  Check the validity dates and ensure that they are correctly set. If the validity period is incomplete, you may need to adjust it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Validity Period:
  
  If the validity period is missing, you can create or update it by entering the appropriate start and end dates for the G/L account in the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code settings are correctly configured and that there are no discrepancies with the G/L account settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the master data that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing G/L accounts and company codes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: FS00 (G/L Account Master Record), OBY6 (Define Company Code), OBD2 (G/L Account in Company Code).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit G/L account settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FQ285 error in SAP.