How To Fix 63442 - Heating days from & and from & with ETH key & overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 442

• Message text: Heating days from & and from & with ETH key & overlap

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The heating days entered overlap with an old entry. You must delete or
correct the incorrect entry before you can continue maintaining the
table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63442 - Heating days from & and from & with ETH key & overlap ?

  The SAP error message 63442, which states "Heating days from & and from & with ETH key & overlap," typically occurs in the context of managing heating days in SAP, particularly in the Utilities module. This error indicates that there is an overlap in the heating day periods defined for a specific ETH (Energy Transfer Hub) key.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by overlapping heating day periods for the same ETH key. This can happen if:
  
  Two or more heating day records have been created for the same ETH key with overlapping date ranges.
  There is a mistake in the data entry where the start and end dates of heating days are not properly defined, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access the relevant database tables (e.g., EHTH for heating days) and check for records associated with the ETH key mentioned in the error message.
  Look for records that have overlapping date ranges.
  
  
  
  Correct the Overlap:
  
  Once you identify the overlapping records, you can either:
  
  Adjust the date ranges of the heating days to ensure they do not overlap.
  Delete or deactivate the redundant heating day records if they are not needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  After making changes, validate the data to ensure that there are no more overlaps.
  Test the changes by attempting to process the transaction that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct date ranges or how to manage heating days, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ETH Key: This is a unique identifier used in the context of energy management in SAP. It is essential to ensure that each ETH key has distinct heating day records.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EHS0, EHS1, or others related to heating day management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your heating day records are correctly maintained in SAP.