How To Fix DGA109 - Data record cannot be created (overlapping validity area &1)

DGA109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DGA - DG: Messages for Dangerous Goods Management (A)

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Data record cannot be created (overlapping validity area &1)

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create or copy a new data record.
However, you entered a validity area that overlaps with the validity
areas of other data records with the same material and dangerous goods
regulation.

System Response

The system rejects your entry.

How to fix this error?

Assign validity areas to the data record that do not overlap with those
of another data record for the same material and dangerous goods
regulation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DGA109 - Details

• The SAP error message DGA109 indicates that there is an issue with creating a data record due to overlapping validity areas. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a new record that has a validity period that overlaps with an existing record in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: You are attempting to create a new record with a validity period that overlaps with an existing record's validity period.
  Incorrect Date Entries: The start and end dates for the new record may not be set correctly, leading to an overlap with existing records.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that there are no conflicting records for the same entity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DGA109 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records in the system to identify any that have overlapping validity periods with the new record you