How To Fix IDCN287 - A line with same Date To was already used.

IDCN287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 287

• Message text: A line with same Date To was already used.

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IDCN287 - Details

• The SAP error message IDCN287, which states "A line with same Date To was already used," typically occurs in the context of managing data entries that involve date ranges, such as in master data maintenance or during the processing of certain transactions. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a record with a "Date To" value that already exists for another record, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Date Ranges: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing record in the system with the same "Date To" value. SAP requires that date ranges be unique to avoid ambiguity in data processing.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may inadvertently enter the same "Date To" for multiple records without realizing it.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being imported or migrated into SAP, it may lead to conflicts if the data does not adhere to the