How To Fix GU286 - Overlapping periods for global company & (variants & and &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Overlapping periods for global company & (variants & and &)

What causes this issue?

When fiscal year variants &V2& and &V3& (global company &V1&), the
period limits did not match.
If this is the case, period 1 in the base ledger might be in periods 1
and 2 in the comparison ledger.
Under these conditions, neither a correct period comparison nor a
period-based posting of clearing documents is possible.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Carry out the comparison only on the yearly level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU286 - Overlapping periods for global company & (variants & and &) ?

  The SAP error message GU286 indicates that there are overlapping periods for a global company, which typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when trying to post transactions or perform period-end closing activities. This error can arise when the fiscal year variant settings or the posting periods for different company codes overlap, leading to inconsistencies in the financial data.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Fiscal Periods: The fiscal year variant for the global company may have overlapping periods defined for different company codes.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the fiscal year variant or the posting periods may not be aligned across the different company codes.
  Posting Periods Not Closed: If the posting periods for one or more company codes are not properly closed, it can lead to overlaps.
  Multiple Company Codes: If multiple company codes are involved, and their fiscal year variants or posting periods are not synchronized, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant: Review the fiscal year variant settings for the global company and ensure that there are no overlapping periods defined. You can do this in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods: Check the posting periods for each company code involved. Ensure that the periods do not overlap. This can be done in:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Period-End Closing ? Open and Close Posting Periods.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Company Codes: If you have multiple company codes, ensure that their fiscal year variants and posting periods are synchronized. This may involve adjusting the settings for one or more company codes.
  
  
  Close Open Periods: If there are open periods that should be closed, ensure that they are properly closed in the system to avoid overlaps.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing fiscal year variants and posting periods.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB29 (for fiscal year variant) and OB52 (for posting periods) to directly access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.