How To Fix GLT1172 - Overlapping with interval &1 - &2 (&3)

GLT1172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLT1 - Split processor: Maintain control tables

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Overlapping with interval &1 - &2 (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLT1172 - Overlapping with interval &1 - &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message GLT1172 indicates that there is an overlapping issue with a specified interval in the General Ledger (GL) accounting. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction or make an entry that conflicts with an existing posting period or interval in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to post a transaction that falls within a time period that overlaps with an already defined posting interval.
  The specified interval (from &1 to &2) is already in use for another transaction or posting, which prevents the new transaction from being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GLT1172 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Intervals: Review the existing posting intervals in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually under Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Edit G/L Account).
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods: If you