How To Fix FOPC_UI073 - Select timeframe with dates not overlapping with other timeframes' dates

FOPC_UI073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOPC_UI - Messages from the MIC-UI

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Select timeframe with dates not overlapping with other timeframes' dates

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to schedule a task for multiple timeframes with
overlapping dates.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOPC_UI073 - Select timeframe with dates not overlapping with other timeframes' dates ?

  The SAP error message FOPC_UI073 indicates that there is an issue with the timeframes you are trying to select in your planning or reporting process. Specifically, it means that the dates you have chosen for a new timeframe overlap with dates from existing timeframes, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Timeframes: You are attempting to create or modify a timeframe that has start and end dates that overlap with another existing timeframe in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the planning area that restrict overlapping timeframes.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in entering the dates for the new timeframe can lead to overlaps.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Timeframes: Review the existing timeframes in the system to identify any overlaps. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning area or report where the timeframes are defined.
  Adjust Dates: Modify the start and end dates of the new timeframe you are trying