How To Fix CM_SUB_MLI006 - Enter validity areas without overlaps (rating: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_MLI - Messages for Multilevel Inheritance

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Enter validity areas without overlaps (rating: &1)

What causes this issue?

Validity areas of the same rating (&V1&) cannot overlap.

System Response

You cannot save the values you entered.

How to fix this error?

Check the validity areas that you entered for the rating &V1&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_MLI006 - Enter validity areas without overlaps (rating: &1) ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_MLI006 "Enter validity areas without overlaps (rating: &1)" typically occurs in the context of managing validity periods for certain data entries, such as pricing, contracts, or other time-sensitive information in SAP. This error indicates that there are overlapping validity periods defined for the same object, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: You have defined multiple validity periods for the same object (e.g., a pricing condition or a contract) that overlap with each other. For example, if you have one validity period from January 1 to March 31 and another from March 15 to April 30, this would create an overlap.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During data entry, the user may have mistakenly entered overlapping dates or periods.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have been imported with overlapping validity periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Review Validity Periods: Check the validity periods that have been defined for the object in question. Look for any overlaps in the start and end dates.
  Adjust Dates: Modify the validity periods to ensure that there are no overlaps. This may involve changing the start or end dates of one or more periods.
  Delete Redundant Entries: If there are duplicate or unnecessary entries, consider deleting them to eliminate the overlap.
  Use Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to view and edit the validity periods. For example, if you are dealing with pricing conditions, you might use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing validity periods specific to the module you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that pertain to the area you are working in (e.g., pricing, contracts).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to validity periods.
  Testing Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them in production to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the overlapping validity periods that are causing the CM_SUB_MLI006 error in SAP.