How To Fix DAAG_PARTITIONING304 - Overlapping intervals: Start date &1 must be after end date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DAAG_PARTITIONING - Message Class for Partitioning

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Overlapping intervals: Start date &1 must be after end date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DAAG_PARTITIONING304 - Overlapping intervals: Start date &1 must be after end date &2 ?

  The SAP error message DAAG_PARTITIONING304 indicates that there is an issue with overlapping intervals in a partitioning scenario. Specifically, the error states that the start date of a new interval must be after the end date of an existing interval. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to define time intervals for data partitioning, such as in data archiving, data aging, or similar processes.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following conditions:
  
  Overlapping Time Intervals: You are trying to create or modify a time interval that overlaps with an existing interval. For example, if you have an existing interval from January 1, 2023, to January 31, 2023, and you attempt to create a new interval from January 15, 2023, to February 15, 2023, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Date Entries: There may be a mistake in the date entries, such as entering the start date as later than the end date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Intervals: Review the existing time intervals in the system to identify any overlaps. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or data management area where the intervals are defined.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: Modify the start and/or end dates of the new interval you are trying to create so that it does not overlap with existing intervals. Ensure that the start date is always after the end date of any preceding interval.
  
  
  Delete or Modify Overlapping Intervals: If necessary, you may need to delete or modify existing intervals that are causing the overlap, provided that this does not violate any business rules or data integrity requirements.
  
  
  Validation: After making the necessary adjustments, validate the intervals again to ensure that there are no overlaps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to manage intervals, such as SARA for archiving or DAAG for data aging.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidelines on managing time intervals and partitioning.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DAAG_PARTITIONING304 error and successfully manage your time intervals in SAP.