How To Fix /ISDFPS/CL_FDPDA_SLD060 - Timeframe overlaps with an existing plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/CL_FDPDA_SLD -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Timeframe overlaps with an existing plan

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/CL_FDPDA_SLD060 - Timeframe overlaps with an existing plan ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/CL_FDPDA_SLD060 indicates that there is a conflict with the timeframes of planning data in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a planning object (like a plan or forecast) that overlaps with an existing plan's timeframe. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Timeframes: The error arises when the start and end dates of the new planning object you are trying to create or modify overlap with those of an existing planning object.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent conflicts in planning data, ensuring that each planning object has a unique timeframe.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existing Plans: Review the existing plans in the system to identify the timeframes that are causing the overlap. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning transaction or report.
  Adjust Timeframes: If possible, adjust the start and end dates of the new planning object to ensure that they do not overlap with existing plans. This may involve:
  
  Extending the timeframe of the existing plan if it is no longer needed.
  Creating a new plan with a different timeframe that does not conflict.
  
  
  Delete or Archive Old Plans: If the existing plan is no longer relevant, consider deleting or archiving it to free up the timeframe for new planning.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing planning objects and timeframes in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for planning, such as /ISDFPS/PLANNING or others specific to your SAP module.
  Planning Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to planning in your SAP system, as these may affect how timeframes are managed.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify planning objects in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.