How To Fix EPRO221 - Validity of vers. &2 profile &1 overlaps with period displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPRO - Messages for EDM Profile Processing

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Validity of vers. &2 profile &1 overlaps with period displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPRO221 - Validity of vers. &2 profile &1 overlaps with period displayed ?

  The SAP error message EPRO221 indicates that there is a conflict in the validity periods of a specific profile in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a profile (such as a personnel or organizational profile) that has overlapping validity periods with an existing profile.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to create or change a profile with a validity period that overlaps with an existing profile's validity period.
  The system enforces rules to ensure that each profile has a unique validity period to avoid conflicts in data processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EPRO221 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Profiles: 
  
  Review the existing profiles in the system to identify the one that has overlapping validity dates. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code PP01 for personnel planning) and checking the validity periods of the profiles.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  If you find an overlapping profile, you can either:
  
  Change the validity period of the new profile you are trying to create or modify to ensure it does not overlap with existing profiles.
  Modify the existing profile's validity period if it is appropriate to do so, ensuring that it does not conflict with other profiles.
  
  
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Old Profiles:
  
  If the existing profile is no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving it to free up the validity period for the new profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on managing profiles and validity periods.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PP01 (for personnel planning) or PFCG (for role maintenance) depending on the context of the profile you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to the EPRO221 error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify profiles and their validity periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPRO221 error and successfully manage the profiles in your SAP system.