How To Fix FICO1410 - Validity of condition &1 and condition &2 overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 410

• Message text: Validity of condition &1 and condition &2 overlap

What causes this issue?

The validity periods of credit interest and negative credit interest are
not equivalent.

System Response

Once a day the system checks whether the valid-from dates and valid-to
dates of the credit interest and negative credit interest overlap.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1410 - Validity of condition &1 and condition &2 overlap ?

  The SAP error message FICO1410, which states "Validity of condition &1 and condition &2 overlap," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in the SAP system, particularly within the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that there are two pricing conditions that have overlapping validity periods, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Two or more pricing conditions are defined with overlapping validity dates. For example, if Condition A is valid from January 1 to January 31 and Condition B is valid from January 15 to February 15, the system will flag this as an error because both conditions are valid at the same time for the overlapping period (January 15 to January 31).
  This can happen during the creation or modification of pricing conditions in the system, such as when setting up discounts, surcharges, or other pricing elements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FICO1410 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Conditions:
  
  Review the pricing conditions that are causing the error. Check the validity periods of the conditions mentioned in the error message (Condition &1 and Condition &2).
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  Modify the validity periods of the conditions to ensure that they do not overlap. You can either:
  
  Change the start or end date of one of the conditions.
  Remove or deactivate one of the conditions if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to view and edit the condition records.
  Ensure that all conditions are set up correctly and that their validity periods are distinct.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the pricing conditions work as intended.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to adjust the conditions, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with pricing conditions in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to pricing conditions and error messages.
  Training: Consider training or resources on SAP pricing procedures if you frequently encounter issues with condition management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICO1410 error and ensure that your pricing conditions are set up correctly without overlapping validity periods.