How To Fix 5W187 - An active interval already exists and will be deactivated


5W187 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

  • Message number: 187

  • Message text: An active interval already exists and will be deactivated

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  • What causes this issue?

    Only one reserved number interval can be activated for each system or
    client. When you save the changes, the existing active interval is
    deactivated.

    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?

    Procedure for System Administrators


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5W187 - Details

  • The SAP error message 5W187 ("An active interval already exists and will be deactivated") typically occurs in the context of time management or scheduling within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with work schedules, time evaluation, or similar functionalities.
    
    Cause: This error message is triggered when you attempt to create or modify a time interval (such as a work schedule or time record) that overlaps with an existing active interval. SAP does not allow overlapping intervals for the same object (e.g., employee, work center) to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion in time evaluations.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Intervals: Review the existing time intervals for the employee or object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA20 for employee data, or PT50 for time evaluation) and checking the time records. Deactivate or Adjust Existing Intervals: If you find that there is indeed

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