How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_SOS010 - Net price validity period from &1 to &2 overlaps with another period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_SOS - Messages for Source of Supply

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Net price validity 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_SOS010 - Net price validity period from &1 to &2 overlaps with another period ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS010 indicates that there is a conflict in the net price validity periods for a specific material or service in the purchasing module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a purchasing info record, contract, or other related documents, and the validity period you are entering overlaps with an existing validity period for the same material and vendor combination.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: You are trying to enter a new net price validity period that overlaps with an existing period for the same material and vendor.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the dates you are entering, leading to an unintentional overlap.
  Multiple Records: There may be multiple records for the same material and vendor with overlapping validity periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records:
  
  Go to the purchasing info record or contract for the specific material and vendor.
  Review the existing net price validity periods to identify any overlaps.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  If you find overlapping periods, you can either:
  
  Change the validity dates of the new entry to ensure they do not overlap with existing records.
  Modify or delete the existing record if it is no longer needed or if it can be adjusted.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use Different Dates:
  
  When entering a new net price, ensure that the start and end dates do not conflict with any existing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the validity periods or how to adjust them, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or purchasing department.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME11 (Create Info Record), ME12 (Change Info Record), or ME13 (Display Info Record) to manage purchasing info records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to purchasing info records or contracts.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider additional training on managing purchasing info records and understanding validity periods in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APPL_MM_PUR_SOS010 error and successfully manage your purchasing records in SAP.