How To Fix /ACCGO/TSDB271 - Validity start date overlaps; existing validity end date is delimited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/TSDB -

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Validity start date overlaps; existing validity end date is delimited

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/TSDB271 - Validity start date overlaps; existing validity end date is delimited ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/TSDB271 Validity start date overlaps; existing validity end date is delimited typically occurs in the context of managing time-dependent data, such as validity periods for master data records in SAP. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the validity start date of a new record and the validity end date of an existing record.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The new record you are trying to create or modify has a validity start date that overlaps with an existing record's validity period. This means that the new record's start date is either before or on the same day as the existing record's end date.
  Delimitation of Existing Records: The existing record has been delimited (i.e., its validity period has been closed), but the new record's start date still conflicts with the closed period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records in the system to identify the validity periods. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or table where the records are stored.
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates:
  
  If the new record's start date is incorrect, adjust it to ensure it does not overlap with the existing record's validity end date.
  If the existing record needs to be modified, consider extending its validity period or delimiting it properly to avoid overlaps.
  
  
  
  Delimit Existing Records: If the existing record is no longer needed, you can delimit it properly to free up the validity period for the new record.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the validity periods or how to adjust them, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with a colleague who is familiar with the data management processes in SAP.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes (like SE16 for table display or MM02 for material master changes) to view and edit the records.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Data Management Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices for managing validity periods in SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  User Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the records in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the validity periods in your SAP system.