How To Fix FCO_COST_CENTER005 - The new validity period overlaps with validity period &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COST_CENTER - Manage Cost Center

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The new validity period overlaps with validity period &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COST_CENTER005 - The new validity period overlaps with validity period &1. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COST_CENTER005 indicates that there is an issue with the validity periods of cost centers in the system. Specifically, it means that the new validity period you are trying to set for a cost center overlaps with an existing validity period for that same cost center.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or change a cost center with a validity period that conflicts with an already existing cost center's validity period.
  The start date or end date of the new validity period falls within the range of an existing validity period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Validity Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center) and check the existing validity periods for the cost center in question.
  Identify the existing validity periods that are causing the overlap.
  
  
  
  Adjust the New Validity Period:
  
  Modify the start date and/or end date of the new validity period you are trying to set so that it does not overlap with the existing periods.
  Ensure that the new validity period is either completely before or after the existing periods.
  
  
  
  Delete or Change Existing Validity Periods:
  
  If the existing validity periods are no longer needed, you can consider deleting or changing them to resolve the overlap.
  Be cautious with this approach, as it may affect other transactions or reports that rely on those cost centers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific guidelines on managing cost center validity periods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to create or change the cost center again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  
  
  Cost Center Master Data: Understanding how cost center master data is structured and managed in SAP can help prevent such errors in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO_COST_CENTER005 error and successfully manage the validity periods of your cost centers in SAP.