How To Fix 5C754 - Validity periods overlap or are incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 754

• Message text: Validity periods overlap or are incomplete

What causes this issue?

The validity periods for the method variants overlap or are incomplete.
A method variant must exist in the rule for every time.

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?

Check the method variants.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C754 - Validity periods overlap or are incomplete ?

  The SAP error message 5C754 indicates that there is an issue with the validity periods of certain data entries, such as pricing conditions, master data, or other time-dependent records. This error typically arises when the validity periods of two or more entries overlap or when one of the entries has incomplete validity dates.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: Two or more records have overlapping start and end dates, which creates ambiguity in determining which record should be valid at a given time.
  Incomplete Validity Dates: One or more records may have missing start or end dates, making it impossible for the system to determine the validity of that record.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect validity periods being set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Review the records that are causing the error. Look for overlapping validity periods and ensure that each record has a clear and distinct validity range.
  Ensure that all records have both a start date and an end date defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates:
  
  Modify the validity periods of the records to eliminate overlaps. This may involve changing the start or end dates of one or more records.
  If a record is incomplete, add the missing dates.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE16N to check the relevant database tables for the records in question. This can help you identify which records are causing the conflict.
  If applicable, run consistency checks or reports to identify and correct any data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the type of data you are working with (e.g., pricing conditions, material master data).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them to production to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you manage and review validity periods, such as:
  
  VK11 / VK12 for maintaining pricing conditions.
  MM01 / MM02 for material master data.
  
  
  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 records in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5C754 and ensure that your validity periods are correctly set up in SAP.