How To Fix CR125 - The valid interval to & is overlapped and deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 125

• Message text: The valid interval to & is overlapped and deleted

What causes this issue?

You have entered a validity period for the new interval which overlaps
an existing interval.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Press <PF>Enter</> to overwrite the old interval with the new interval.
Select <PF>New entry</> to keep the old interval and enter a new
validity period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR125 - The valid interval to & is overlapped and deleted ?

  The SAP error message CR125, which states "The valid interval to & is overlapped and deleted," typically occurs in the context of managing validity periods for master data, such as in the areas of material master records, customer/vendor master data, or other similar data structures. This error indicates that there is an overlap in the validity periods of the data entries, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: You are trying to create or modify a record with a validity period that overlaps with an existing record. For example, if you have a record valid from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and you attempt to create another record valid from June 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, this will trigger the error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where multiple records are trying to use the same validity period.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have inadvertently entered incorrect dates that lead to overlaps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CR125 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records for the master data you are trying to modify. Look for any overlapping validity periods.
  Adjust Validity Periods: If you find overlapping records, you will need to adjust the validity periods. This could involve:
  
  Changing the start or end dates of the new record to ensure it does not overlap with existing records.
  Deleting or archiving the conflicting record if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks before saving records to prevent overlaps in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing validity periods in the context of the specific module you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or similar for customer/vendor data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the master data.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CR125 error and manage your validity periods effectively in SAP.