How To Fix 5C271 - Several Statuses Simultaneously: Collision with Status &1 from &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Several Statuses Simultaneously: Collision with Status &1 from &2 to &3

What causes this issue?

A person may have only one residence permit status (infotype record) at
one time. Tthe record to be added, however, overlaps with an existing
record (Residence permit status: &V1&, Validity Start Date: &V2&,
Validity End Date: &V3&).

System Response

The infotype record cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

If you want the system to delete or restrict the existing record,
proceed as follows:
First of all, save the record that is to be added with the residence
permit status of the old record (&V1&).
Then change the residence permit status of the record to the desired
value (&V4&).
Otherwise, choose a different period for the record that you want to add
or change the existing records so that overlapping would no longer occur
once this new record had been added.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C271 - Several Statuses Simultaneously: Collision with Status &1 from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message 5C271 indicates that there is a conflict with multiple statuses being assigned to a particular object or document in the system. This typically occurs when an attempt is made to change the status of an object that is already in a conflicting status. The message provides details about the conflicting status, including the status code (&1) and the time frame during which the status is active (&2 to &3).
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Concurrent Status Changes: Multiple processes or users are trying to change the status of the same object simultaneously.
  Incorrect Configuration: The status management configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Business Logic Issues: Custom logic or enhancements may be causing unintended status changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Status Assignment:
  
  Review the status assignments for the object in question. Ensure that no other processes are trying to change the status at the same time.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for status management in your SAP system. Check if the statuses are defined correctly and if there are any overlaps or conflicts in the status definitions.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements related to status management, review the code to ensure it is not causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Locking Mechanism:
  
  Implement a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users or processes from changing the status of the same object simultaneously.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to status management for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a more complex issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the underlying data structures and logic.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches.
  User Documentation: Review user manuals or training materials related to status management in your specific SAP module (e.g., SAP SD, MM, PM).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.