How To Fix GM150 - Time periods & to & and & to & overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Time periods & to & and & to & overlap

What causes this issue?

Validity periods &V1& to &V2& and &V3& to &V4& overlap.

System Response

The system rejects your entry.

How to fix this error?

Enter validity periods that do not overlap.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM150 - Time periods & to & and & to & overlap ?

  The SAP error message GM150 ("Time periods & to & and & to & overlap") typically occurs in the context of the Grants Management (GM) module when there are overlapping time periods defined for budget or commitment items. This can happen when you try to create or modify a budget, commitment, or other financial document that has time periods that conflict with existing entries.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Time Periods: The error indicates that the time periods you are trying to enter overlap with existing time periods in the system. For example, if you have a budget defined from January 1 to March 31, and you try to create another budget from March 15 to April 15, the two periods overlap.
  Incorrect Date Entries: Sometimes, the dates may have been entered incorrectly, leading to unintended overlaps.
  Multiple Entries: There may be multiple entries for the same grant or project that have overlapping time frames.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Existing Time Periods: Check the existing time periods for the budget or commitment items in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and reviewing the entries.
  Adjust Time Periods: Modify the time periods of the new entry to ensure they do not overlap with existing entries. This may involve changing the start and end dates to create a clear distinction.
  Delete or Archive Conflicting Entries: If the overlapping entries are no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving them to resolve the conflict.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for managing time periods in Grants Management to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP notes for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP GM, such as:
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  FMBB: Budgeting
  FMX1: Create Budget
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error GM150 for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify budget entries in the Grants Management module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GM150 error in SAP.