How To Fix IR217 - Valid to entry not possible due to conflict

IR217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IR - PM: IMRC - Measurement Readings and Counters

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Valid to entry not possible due to conflict

What causes this issue?

"Valid to" date or time for a measurement reading transfer dependency
should be changed.

System Response

The system has determined a conflict with a transfer dependency that
was already defined: From &V2& &V3& the data transfer should take place
from measuring point &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR217 - Valid to entry not possible due to conflict ?

  The SAP error message IR217 ("Valid to entry not possible due to conflict") typically occurs in the context of managing validity periods for master data, such as in the case of Info Records, Conditions, or other related objects. This error indicates that there is a conflict with the validity dates you are trying to enter, which may overlap with existing entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The validity period you are trying to set for a record overlaps with an existing record's validity period.
  Incorrect Date Format: The dates may not be formatted correctly, leading to misinterpretation by the system.
  Existing Data Conflicts: There may be existing records that have been set up with overlapping validity dates that prevent the new entry from being saved.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce strict validity checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records for the same object (e.g., Info Records, Conditions) to identify