How To Fix GTCN_MESSAGE222 - No date overlap allowed between different substitute processors

GTCN_MESSAGE222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTCN_MESSAGE - GTCN: Message Class

• Message number: 222

• Message text: No date overlap allowed between different substitute processors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE222 - No date overlap allowed between different substitute processors ?

  The SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE222 indicates that there is a conflict in the date ranges assigned to different substitute processors in the system. This typically occurs in the context of managing substitute processors for tasks or roles within SAP, where the system does not allow overlapping date ranges for different substitutes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to assign multiple substitute processors for the same role or task, but their date ranges overlap.
  For example, if Substitute A is assigned from January 1 to January 10, and you try to assign Substitute B from January 5 to January 15, the system will throw this error because both substitutes are active during the period from January 5 to January 10.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Substitutes: Review the current list of substitute processors and their assigned date ranges. Identify any overlaps.
  
  
  Adjust Date Ranges: Modify the date ranges of the