How To Fix 54015 - Validity periods will be delimited again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Validity periods will be delimited again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54015 - Validity periods will be delimited again ?

  The SAP error message 54015, "Validity periods will be delimited again," typically occurs in the context of managing validity periods for master data, such as in the areas of material master, customer master, or vendor master. This error indicates that there is an issue with the validity periods of the data being processed, often related to overlapping or incorrectly defined periods.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The error often arises when there are overlapping validity periods for the same data record. For example, if you try to create or change a record with a validity period that overlaps with an existing record, SAP will raise this error.
  Incorrect Date Entries: If the start date is later than the end date or if the dates do not follow the expected sequence, this can trigger the error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the validity periods to conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Validity Periods: Review the existing records for the master data in question. Look for any overlapping validity periods and adjust them as necessary.
  Adjust Dates: Ensure that the start and end dates for the validity periods are correctly defined. The start date should always be earlier than the end date.
  Delete or Modify Conflicting Records: If there are records with overlapping validity periods, consider deleting or modifying them to resolve the conflict.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like MM02 for material master, XD02 for customer master, or XK02 for vendor master) to access and modify the records.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing validity periods for the type of master data you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to the master data you are working with (e.g., MM01, MM02 for materials; XD01, XD02 for customers; XK01, XK02 for vendors).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the master data.
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the issue in a test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.