How To Fix CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON142 - &1 with this type exists for the same period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON - Incident Common Messages

• Message number: 142

• Message text: &1 with this type exists for the same period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON142 - &1 with this type exists for the same period ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON142 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed in the system, specifically related to the existence of a record for the same type within the same period. This error often arises in the context of Health and Safety (EHS) or similar modules where data integrity and uniqueness are critical.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that there is an attempt to create or modify an entry (such as an incident, report, or record) that conflicts with an existing entry of the same type for the same time period. This could happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: An attempt to create a new record that already exists for the specified type and period.
  Data Integrity Rules: The system has built-in checks to prevent overlapping records for the same type, which is a common requirement in compliance and reporting scenarios.
  Incorrect Date/Time Input: The dates or periods entered may overlap