How To Fix 5A428 - Previously defined demand overlaps with current record

5A428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Previously defined demand overlaps with current record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A428 - Previously defined demand overlaps with current record ?

  The SAP error message 5A428 ("Previously defined demand overlaps with current record") typically occurs in the context of demand planning or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the demand records that have already been defined and the new demand record you are trying to create or modify. Here are the details regarding the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Demand Periods: The new demand record you are trying to enter has a time period that overlaps with an existing demand record. This can happen if the start and end dates of the new demand fall within the range of an existing demand record.
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate demand entries for the same product and time period, which can lead to conflicts.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Errors in data entry, such as incorrect dates or quantities, can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Demand