How To Fix 63221 - Assignment already exists for date & (change date)

63221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Assignment already exists for date & (change date)

What causes this issue?

Valid-from date &v1& has already been assigned.

System Response

The system does not accept this date.

How to fix this error?

Either enter a different date or select an assignment that you would
like to change from the list of existing assignments. This will open
another screen where you can make the change.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63221 - Assignment already exists for date & (change date) ?

  The SAP error message 63221, which states "Assignment already exists for date & (change date)," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when you are trying to create or change an assignment (such as a position, job, or employee assignment) that overlaps with an existing assignment for the same date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Dates: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing assignment for the same employee or organizational unit that overlaps with the date you are trying to assign.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date you are trying to enter may be incorrect or not aligned with the existing records.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity in the system, such as duplicate records or incorrect configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the existing assignments for the employee or organizational unit in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g.,