How To Fix CB01209 - Validity areas overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB01 - Messages for Interface Objects

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Validity areas overlap

What causes this issue?

A number of dangerous goods records exist for the combination of
material, route, and mode of transport category whose
<DS:GLOS.3526BF8BAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>validity areas</> overlap.
This means that the validity areas of the dangerous goods regulations
determined have at least one country in common through which the route
passes.

System Response

The system cannot run dangerous goods checks for this material because
it cannot decide which data record in the dangerous goods master it
should use.

How to fix this error?

Change the affected data records in the dangerous goods master.
Make sure you assign only dangerous goods regulations whose validity
areas do not overlap to a mode of transport category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB01209 - Validity areas overlap ?

  The SAP error message CB01209, which states "Validity areas overlap," typically occurs in the context of managing characteristics and classifications in SAP, particularly when dealing with classification data in the material master or similar objects. This error indicates that there are overlapping validity periods for the characteristics assigned to a classification object.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: Two or more characteristics have been defined with overlapping validity periods. For example, if one characteristic is valid from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and another is valid from June 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristics or classes may not have been set up correctly, leading to conflicts in validity periods.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when defining the validity periods for characteristics can also lead to overlaps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CB01209 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or object in question.
  Review the validity periods of all characteristics assigned to the classification.
  Identify any overlapping periods and adjust them to ensure that each characteristic has a unique validity period.
  
  
  
  Modify Characteristics:
  
  If you find overlapping characteristics, you may need to modify the validity dates of one or more characteristics to eliminate the overlap.
  Ensure that the new validity periods do not conflict with other characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the classification system in SAP. Ensure that the characteristics and classes are set up correctly without any conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing characteristics and validity periods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the classification again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to manage characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to characteristics and classes in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CB01209 error and ensure that your classification data is correctly configured without overlapping validity areas.