How To Fix FCO_CCAT028 - The new validity period was merged with an existing one.

FCO_CCAT028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_CCAT - Message class for cost center activity type

• Message number: 028

• Message text: The new validity period was merged with an existing one.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_CCAT028 - The new validity period was merged with an existing one. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_CCAT028 indicates that there is an issue with the validity periods of certain data entries, typically related to condition records or master data in the SAP system. This error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a validity period that overlaps with an existing one, leading to a merge of the two periods.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the new validity period you are trying to enter overlaps with an existing validity period for the same condition record or master data. SAP does not allow overlapping validity periods to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion in pricing or other related processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Validity Periods:
  
  Review the existing validity periods for the condition record or master data you are trying to modify. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction codes like