How To Fix /ACCGO/TSDB187 - Effective end date overlaps with existing record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/TSDB -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Effective end date overlaps with existing record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/TSDB187 - Effective end date overlaps with existing record ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/TSDB187 Effective end date overlaps with existing record typically occurs in the context of managing time series data, particularly when dealing with master data records that have effective dates. This error indicates that the effective end date you are trying to set for a record overlaps with an existing record's effective date range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Date Ranges: The effective end date you are trying to enter for a new or existing record conflicts with the effective date range of another record in the same table or dataset.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the dates being entered, such as entering an end date that is earlier than the start date or overlaps with another record.
  Incorrect Record Management: If records are not being managed properly, such as not closing out old records before creating new ones, this can lead to overlaps.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records