How To Fix /ACCGO/TSDB272 - Validity end date overlaps; existing validity start date is delimited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/TSDB -

• Message number: 272

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/TSDB272 - Validity end date overlaps; existing validity start date is delimited ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/TSDB272 Validity end date overlaps; existing validity start 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 dates you are trying to set and the existing records in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The validity end date you are trying to set overlaps with an existing record's validity start date. This means that the system is trying to create a new validity period that conflicts with an already defined period.
  Delimitation of Existing Records: The existing record has been delimited (i.e., its validity has been ended), but the new validity period you are trying to create still overlaps with the delimited record's start date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Validity Records:
  
  Review the existing records for the same object (e.g., material, vendor, etc.) to identify the current validity periods.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant database tables (e.g., MARA for material master) to see the existing validity dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates:
  
  Modify the validity end date you are trying to set so that it does not overlap with the existing records.
  Ensure that the new validity period starts after the end of any existing periods.
  
  
  
  Delimit Existing Records:
  
  If appropriate, you may need to delimit the existing records to free up the overlapping date range. This can be done by setting a new end date for the existing record that is before the new start date you want to set.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing validity periods in your particular module (e.g., Material Management, Customer Relationship Management).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them in production.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM02 for changing material master data.
  BP for business partner data.
  SE16 or SE11 for viewing table entries.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions 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.