How To Fix DO206 - Fixed value range [&,&] and [&,&] overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Fixed value range [&,&] and [&,&] overlap

What causes this issue?

In a value definition all ranges must be disjunct.
The specified value ranges overlap.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Define the limits of the value ranges so that they do no longer
overlap. If the overlapping area is assigned to both ranges because of
its significance it can be defined as a third value range which contains
the significance of both other ranges.
Please note:
If it is a domain with data type CHAR, the values are taken into
consideration for the whole length of the domain, that is the
final space characters also belong to the value.
The following is then true: '1000 ' < '70 '

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO206 - Fixed value range [&,&] and [&,&] overlap ?

  The SAP error message DO206 indicates that there is an overlap in the fixed value ranges defined for a characteristic in a variant configuration scenario. This typically occurs when two or more fixed value ranges for a characteristic are defined in such a way that they intersect, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You have defined fixed value ranges for a characteristic in a way that they overlap. For example, if you have defined one range as 1-5 and another as 4-8, they overlap at the value 4 and 5.
  The configuration settings or dependencies in the variant configuration are incorrectly set up, leading to conflicting ranges.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DO206 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Fixed Value Ranges:
  
  Go to the characteristic settings in the SAP system.
  Check the fixed value ranges defined for the characteristic in question.
  Identify any overlapping ranges.
  
  
  
  Adjust Ranges:
  
  Modify the ranges so that they do not overlap. For example, if you have ranges 1-5 and 4-8, you could change them to 1-3 and 6-8, or 1-4 and 5-8, depending on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies that might be causing the overlap. Ensure that the dependencies are correctly defined and do not lead to conflicting ranges.
  
  
  
  Test Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the variant configuration behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to help other users understand the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CT04 (to maintain characteristics) or CU01 (to maintain configuration profiles) to access and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Variant Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the principles of variant configuration in SAP, as understanding how characteristics, classes, and dependencies work together can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DO206 error and ensure that your variant configuration is set up correctly.