How To Fix FE772 - History sheet group & overlaps with history sheet group & of item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 772

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE772 - History sheet group & overlaps with history sheet group & of item & ?

  The SAP error message FE772 indicates that there is a conflict in the history sheet groups assigned to a particular item. This typically occurs in the context of managing historical data for materials or items in SAP, particularly in the area of financial accounting or controlling.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Two history sheet groups are overlapping for the same item, which means that the same item is assigned to more than one history sheet group that covers the same time period or data range.
  The configuration of history sheet groups in the system is not set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FE772 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check History Sheet Group Assignments:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OB58 for history sheet groups) and review the history sheet groups assigned to the item in question.
  Ensure that the item is not assigned to multiple history sheet groups that overlap in terms of the time period or data range.
  
  
  
  Modify History Sheet Group Configuration:
  
  If you find overlapping groups, you may need to modify the configuration of the history sheet groups to eliminate the overlap.
  This may involve changing the validity periods of the history sheet groups or reassigning the item to a single, appropriate history sheet group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to history sheet groups to understand the configuration and assignment rules better.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to process the item again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance, as they may have more specific insights into your system's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB58 (for managing history sheet groups) and MM03 (to view material master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FE772 error in your SAP system.