How To Fix /ACCGO/TSDB265 - You can change only validity dates; items already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/TSDB -

• Message number: 265

• Message text: You can change only validity dates; items already exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/TSDB265 - You can change only validity dates; items already exist ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/TSDB265 typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when you are trying to change certain data in a transaction or master data record, but the system is preventing the change because it detects that items already exist for the specified validity period. This error is often related to the management of time-dependent data, such as validity dates for certain records.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that you are attempting to change data (like validity dates) in a way that conflicts with existing records. Specifically, it suggests that:
  
  You are trying to modify a record that has already been defined for a specific time period.
  The system is designed to prevent overlapping validity periods for certain types of data to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records for the item you are trying to change. Look for any