How To Fix ACE_S4132 - Change the start and end life dates to make an overlap between &1 with &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE_S4 - Messages for S/4HANA Accrual Engine

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Change the start and end life dates to make an overlap between &1 with &2

What causes this issue?

&V3& is derived from accrual item types &V1&, and the lifecycle of a
derived item is calculated from an overlapped period. However, no
overlap is found for the life start date and end date between accrual
items whose keys are accrual item types &V1& with ledger group &V2&.

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?

Change the start of life date field or end of life date field of items
with accrual item types &V1& and ledger group &V2& and make sure their
derived item can inherit their overlapped period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE_S4132 - Change the start and end life dates to make an overlap between &1 with &2 ?

  The SAP error message ACE_S4132 indicates that there is an issue with the life dates of two objects (typically related to master data, such as personnel or organizational units) that are being compared or processed. The message suggests that the start and end life dates of the two objects do not overlap, which is a requirement for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The start date of the first object (&1) is after the end date of the second object (&2).
  The end date of the first object is before the start date of the second object.
  There is a logical inconsistency in the date ranges that prevents them from overlapping.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the life dates of the objects involved so that they overlap. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Objects: Determine which two objects are being referenced in the error message. The placeholders &1 and &2 will typically be replaced with the actual identifiers of the objects.
  
  
  Check Current Dates: Review the current start and end life dates for both objects. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report.
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If you have control over the dates, modify the start and/or end dates of one or both objects to ensure that there is an overlap.
  For example, if Object A has a start date of January 1, 2023, and an end date of December 31, 2023, and Object B has a start date of January 1, 2024, and an end date of December 31, 2024, you would need to change Object B's start date to be on or before December 31, 2023, or change Object A's end date to be on or after January 1, 2024.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and attempt the operation again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the appropriate dates or the implications of changing them, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to a colleague or SAP support for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the objects involved, you may need to use specific transaction codes (e.g., PA30 for personnel administration, OOMR for organizational management) to view and edit the life dates.
  Data Consistency: Ensure that any changes made do not violate other business rules or data consistency requirements in your SAP system.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the functionality to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACE_S4132 error and successfully complete your intended operation in SAP.