How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_MCOND001 - Period from &1 to &2 overlaps with another period

APPL_MM_PUR_MCOND001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_MCOND - Master Conditions Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Period from &1 to &2 overlaps with another period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_MCOND001 - Period from &1 to &2 overlaps with another period ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_MCOND001 indicates that there is a conflict in the validity periods of condition records in the purchasing module. Specifically, the error states that the period from &1 to &2 overlaps with another period, meaning that the validity dates of the condition record you are trying to create or modify conflict with an existing record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: You are trying to create or change a condition record (like pricing conditions) that has a validity period that overlaps with an existing condition record for the same material, vendor, or purchasing organization.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The dates you entered may not be correct, leading to an overlap with existing records.
  Multiple Records: There may be multiple condition records for the same combination of material, vendor, and purchasing organization that have overlapping validity periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Condition Records: 
  
  Use transaction code MEK1 (Create Condition) or MEK2 (Change Condition) to view existing condition records