How To Fix FE782 - Key figure &1 overlaps with key figure &2 of item &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 782

• Message text: Key figure &1 overlaps with key figure &2 of item &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE782 - Key figure &1 overlaps with key figure &2 of item &3. ?

  The SAP error message FE782 indicates that there is an overlap between two key figures in a specific item. This typically occurs in the context of planning or reporting scenarios where key figures are defined to capture specific data points, and the system detects that the values for these key figures are conflicting or overlapping in a way that is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Key Figures: The error arises when two key figures are defined in such a way that their values cannot coexist for the same item. For example, if both key figures represent quantities but are meant to capture different types of data (e.g., planned vs. actual), the system may flag this as an error if they overlap in the same time period or context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning or reporting environment, such as incorrect settings in the key figure definitions or the