How To Fix 886036 - Price list version &1/&2-&3 overlaps with existing version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 886 - REA Recycling Partner Setup

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Price list version &1/&2-&3 overlaps with existing version

What causes this issue?

The price list version &V1& with the validity period from &V2& to &V3&
that you want to import overlaps with a version that already exists in
the system.

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?

You must either delete or change the period of the respective
<DS:TRAN.J7LP>price list version</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 886036 - Price list version &1/&2-&3 overlaps with existing version ?

  The SAP error message 886036 indicates that there is a conflict with a price list version you are trying to create or modify. Specifically, it means that the new price list version overlaps with an existing version in terms of its validity period. This can happen when the start and end dates of the new price list version intersect with those of an already existing version.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The new price list version you are trying to create has a validity period (start and end dates) that overlaps with an existing price list version.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The dates entered for the new price list version may not be set correctly, leading to an overlap.
  Multiple Versions: There may be multiple versions of the price list that have not been properly managed, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Versions: Review the existing price list versions to identify the ones that overlap with the new version you are trying to create. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like VK11 for creating conditions or VK12 for changing them).
  
  
  Adjust Dates: Modify the start and/or end dates of the new price list version to ensure that they do not overlap with any existing versions. Make sure that the new version's validity period is distinct and does not conflict with others.
  
  
  Delete or Archive Old Versions: If the existing versions are no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving them to free up the validity period for the new version.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing price lists and their versions.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like VK31 (Create Condition Records) or VK32 (Change Condition Records) to manage your pricing conditions effectively.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify price list versions.
  Testing: If you are working in a development or testing environment, ensure that the changes you are making do not affect other users or processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 886036 and successfully manage your price list versions in SAP.