FR140 - Evaluation is possible over a maximum of 1 time interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Evaluation is possible over a maximum of 1 time interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR140 - Evaluation is possible over a maximum of 1 time interval ?

  The SAP error message FR140, which states "Evaluation is possible over a maximum of 1 time interval," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or analysis, particularly when dealing with time-based evaluations in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is trying to evaluate data over multiple time intervals, which is not allowed in the current configuration or context.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Time Intervals: The error usually arises when a report or evaluation is set up to analyze data over more than one time interval (e.g., multiple fiscal periods, months, or years) when the system is configured to allow only a single time interval.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the report or the evaluation criteria may not be correctly configured to handle multiple time intervals.
  Data Selection: The selection criteria used in the report may inadvertently include multiple time periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Report Parameters: Review the parameters or selection criteria of the report you are running. Ensure that you are only selecting a single time interval (e.g., one month or one fiscal year).
  Modify Evaluation Settings: If you need to evaluate data over multiple time intervals, check if there are settings or configurations that can be adjusted to allow for this. This may involve changing the report type or the way data is aggregated.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or report you are using to understand the limitations and how to configure it correctly.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified time interval.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FR140 error and implement a solution to resolve it.