How To Fix GL235 - Ledger & and ledger & have overlapping periods

GL235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Ledger & and ledger & have overlapping periods

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

A rollup is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Check the fiscal year variants for the ledgers in question.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GL235 - Details

• The SAP error message GL235 indicates that there are overlapping periods in the specified ledgers. This typically occurs when you attempt to post transactions in a way that conflicts with the defined fiscal periods for the ledgers involved. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Fiscal Periods: The error arises when two ledgers (e.g., leading and non-leading ledgers) have been configured with overlapping fiscal periods. This can happen if the periods for the ledgers are not aligned correctly in the configuration.
  Posting Date Conflicts: If you are trying to post a transaction with a posting date that falls within the overlapping periods of the ledgers, SAP will prevent the posting to maintain data integrity.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial accounting settings, such as the fiscal year variant or period control settings, can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant: Verify that the fiscal year