How To Fix 61847 - Period &3 to &4 overlap with previous interval in plant &1 calendar &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Period &3 to &4 overlap with previous interval in plant &1 calendar &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61847 - Period &3 to &4 overlap with previous interval in plant &1 calendar &2 ?

  The SAP error message 61847 indicates that there is an overlap in the defined periods for a specific plant calendar. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a time period in a calendar that conflicts with an existing period.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to define a new period (from &3 to &4) in a plant calendar (identified by &1 and &2) that overlaps with an already defined period.
  The periods in the calendar must be distinct and cannot overlap. This is a requirement to ensure that the scheduling and planning functions work correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining the plant calendar (usually SCAL or CACA).
  Review the existing periods in the calendar for the specified plant and ensure that there are no overlaps with the new period you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Adjust the New Period:
  
  If the new period overlaps with an existing one, you will need to either:
  
  Change the start and/or end dates of the new period so that it does not overlap with existing periods.
  Delete or modify the existing period if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and validate that the new period is now correctly defined without overlaps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If applicable, test the calendar in the relevant transactions to ensure that the changes have been applied correctly and that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCAL - Maintain Calendar
  CACA - Maintain Work Schedule
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintaining plant calendars and understanding period definitions.
  Best Practices: Regularly review and maintain your calendars to avoid overlaps and ensure smooth operations in scheduling and planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 61847 and ensure that your plant calendar is correctly configured.