How To Fix DFS_ALLWNCREQ013 - Other request (&1 from &2 to &3) already exists with simliar dates.

DFS_ALLWNCREQ013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_ALLWNCREQ - Allowance Request

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Other request (&1 from &2 to &3) already exists with simliar dates.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_ALLWNCREQ013 - Other request (&1 from &2 to &3) already exists with simliar dates. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_ALLWNCREQ013 indicates that there is an attempt to create or process a request that overlaps with an existing request in terms of dates. This typically occurs in the context of managing work requests, maintenance plans, or similar scheduling scenarios within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new request (e.g., a maintenance order, work request, etc.) that has a date range that overlaps with an existing request.
  The system has a rule or configuration that prevents overlapping requests to avoid conflicts in scheduling or resource allocation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Requests: 
  
  Review the existing requests in the system that fall within the date range you are trying to use. You can do this by querying the relevant tables or using transaction codes that allow you to view requests (e.g., IW38 for work orders).
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If possible, modify the date