How To Fix CRM_IND_MESSAGE018 - Dates for wholesaler &1 overlap; check your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IND_MESSAGE - Message class for Indirects

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Dates for wholesaler &1 overlap; check your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IND_MESSAGE018 - Dates for wholesaler &1 overlap; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IND_MESSAGE018 indicates that there is an overlap in the date ranges for a wholesaler (or a similar entity) in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a record that involves date ranges, such as a contract, pricing agreement, or promotion, and the dates you have entered conflict with existing records.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Date Ranges: The most common cause is that the start and end dates you are trying to enter for a wholesaler overlap with an existing record in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the dates you have entered, such as a start date being after an end date or two records having the same date range.
  Multiple Records: There may be multiple records for the same wholesaler that have overlapping date ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records for the wholesaler in question. Look for any records that have overlapping date ranges with the dates you are trying to enter.
  Adjust Dates: Modify the start and/or end dates of the new record you are trying to create or update so that they do not overlap with existing records.
  Delete or Archive Conflicting Records: If the overlapping records are no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving them to resolve the conflict.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for specific guidelines on managing date ranges for wholesalers.
  Seek Help from IT or SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your IT department or SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to view or edit wholesaler records, such as CRM transactions related to sales and distribution.
  Data Validation: Ensure that your data entry processes include validation checks to prevent overlapping date entries in the future.
  User Training: Providing training for users on how to manage date ranges effectively can help reduce the occurrence of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_IND_MESSAGE018 error and successfully manage the date entries for wholesalers in your SAP system.