How To Fix GHO_ALLOC_UI076 - Allocation rule validity period overlaps

GHO_ALLOC_UI076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_ALLOC_UI - Message Class for UI for Allocation

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Allocation rule validity period overlaps

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI076 - Allocation rule validity period overlaps ?

  The SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI076, which states "Allocation rule validity period overlaps," typically occurs in the context of allocation rules in SAP, particularly when dealing with the allocation of costs or revenues in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the validity periods of allocation rules that you are trying to create or modify.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: You are trying to create or modify an allocation rule that has a validity period (start and end dates) that overlaps with an existing allocation rule. For example, if you have an allocation rule valid from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and you attempt to create another rule valid from June 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Date Entries: The dates entered for the new allocation rule may not be correctly defined, leading to