How To Fix 63238 - Areas &-& and &-& overlap

63238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Areas &-& and &-& overlap

What causes this issue?

There is an overlap in the cost element areas you have entered: cost
element area &V1&-&V2& overlaps with area &V3&-&V4&.

System Response

The system cannot transfer the definition of the area.
Note that cost element areas must be either completely independent or
completely embedded in another area. An area overlap is not permitted.
Important for interpreting the importance of an embedded area:
The definition of the smaller, embedded area has priority over the
definition of the larger, higher-level area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

63238 - Details

• The SAP error message "63238 Areas &-& and &-& overlap" typically occurs in the context of defining or managing time-related data, such as work schedules, absence types, or other time management configurations. This error indicates that there are overlapping time intervals defined for two different areas (e.g., work schedules, absence periods) that should not overlap.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Time Intervals: The primary cause of this error is that two time intervals defined for different areas (like absence types or work schedules) overlap. For example, if one absence type is defined from January 1 to January 10 and another from January 5 to January 15, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: It may also arise from incorrect configuration settings in the time management module, where the defined periods for different areas are not mutually exclusive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Time Intervals: Check the time intervals defined for the areas mentioned in the error message. Ensure that there are