How To Fix FE771 - History sheet group & overlaps with history sheet group & in this item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 771

• Message text: History sheet group & overlaps with history sheet group & in this item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE771 - History sheet group & overlaps with history sheet group & in this item ?

  The SAP error message FE771 indicates that there is a conflict with history sheet groups in the context of a specific item. This error typically arises in the context of managing historical data or records in SAP, particularly in modules related to financial accounting or controlling.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there are overlapping history sheet groups assigned to the same item. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of history sheet groups in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors where the same item is assigned to multiple history sheet groups that overlap in their date ranges or criteria.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with the master data setup for the item, leading to conflicts in history sheet group assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FE771 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check History Sheet Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for history sheet groups in SAP.
  Ensure that the groups are defined correctly and do