How To Fix CRM_POOL_LINK_API102 - Two linkage periods overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_POOL_LINK_API - Messages API Pool Linkage

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Two linkage periods overlap

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_POOL_LINK_API102 - Two linkage periods overlap ?

  The SAP error message CRM_POOL_LINK_API102 indicates that there is an issue with overlapping linkage periods in the CRM system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a linkage (such as a relationship between business partners, products, or other entities) and the specified time periods for these linkages overlap with existing ones.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create a new linkage or modify an existing one where the start and end dates of the new linkage conflict with those of an existing linkage. For example, if you have a linkage that is valid from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and you try to create another linkage that starts on June 1, 2023, and ends on June 30, 2023, the system will throw this error because the periods overlap.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Linkages: Review the existing linkages for