How To Fix GU712 - Entry cannot be activated because of overlapping active dates

GU712 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 712

• Message text: Entry cannot be activated because of overlapping active dates

What causes this issue?

In master data maintenance, you can enter the same values for one field,
provided they are valid for different dates.
Example: You entered the following master data for the Account field:
Value Valid from Valid to Text
400000 01/01/year 1 12/31/year 1 Account for year 2
400000 01/01/year 2 12/31/year 2 Account for year 2
The above entry is correct because the same values are valid for
different times.
Value Valid from Valid to Text
400000 01/01/year 1 07/31/year 1 Account for year 1
400000 01/01/year 1 12/31/year 2 Account for year 2
The above entry is incorrect because the validity periods overlap.

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?

Check that your entry does not overlap with existing active dates.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU712 - Entry cannot be activated because of overlapping active dates ?

  The SAP error message GU712, which states "Entry cannot be activated because of overlapping active dates," typically occurs in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with validity periods for certain entries in SAP, such as cost centers, profit centers, or other master data records.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to activate a new entry (or change an existing one) that has a validity period (start date and end date) that overlaps with an already existing active entry. This means that there are two or more records that have overlapping date ranges, which can lead to confusion in reporting and data integrity issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Review the existing entries in the relevant master data table to identify any records that have overlapping date ranges with the entry you are trying to activate. You can do this by checking the