How To Fix 5A697 - & & & cannot be extended because of overlapping

5A697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 697

• Message text: & & & cannot be extended because of overlapping

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A697 - & & & cannot be extended because of overlapping ?

  The SAP error message "5A697 & & & cannot be extended because of overlapping" typically occurs in the context of data management, particularly when dealing with data segments or intervals that cannot be extended due to overlapping issues. This error is often related to the management of data records in SAP systems, such as when trying to extend a data record that conflicts with existing records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Data Records: The primary cause of this error is that the data record you are trying to extend overlaps with another existing record. This can happen in various contexts, such as master data records, time intervals, or other data segments.
  Incorrect Data Entry: If the data being entered or modified has incorrect start and end dates or values that conflict with existing records, this error can occur.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP systems have built-in data integrity checks to prevent overlapping records, which can lead to inconsistencies