How To Fix FSBP_CC_RULES012 - Fiscal year details for &1 overlap with &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_CC_RULES - Messages from Set of Rules (Rule BAdIs): Data Cleansing

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Fiscal year details for &1 overlap with &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_CC_RULES012 - Fiscal year details for &1 overlap with &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_CC_RULES012 indicates that there is an overlap in the fiscal year details for the specified periods. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when trying to create or modify a document or configuration that involves fiscal year settings.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the fiscal year settings for two different periods overlap. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When trying to create a new fiscal year variant that conflicts with an existing one.
  When attempting to post transactions that fall into overlapping fiscal periods.
  When there are inconsistencies in the configuration of fiscal year variants in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for fiscal year variants in SAP (Transaction code: OB29).
  Review the fiscal year variants and ensure that there are no overlapping periods defined.
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings:
  
  Check the period settings for the relevant company codes and ensure that the fiscal year periods do not overlap.
  Make sure that the start and end dates for each fiscal year are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  If you are trying to post a transaction, ensure that the posting period is open and does not conflict with any other periods.
  You can check the posting periods using Transaction code: OB52.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on fiscal year settings and how to configure them correctly.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to perform the action that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OB29 (Fiscal Year Variant), OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to fiscal year configurations.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal provides detailed documentation on financial accounting and controlling configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FSBP_CC_RULES012 error in your SAP system.