How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDP429 - New contingent intersects with existing contingent &1 (&2-&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDP -

• Message number: 429

• Message text: New contingent intersects with existing contingent &1 (&2-&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP429 - New contingent intersects with existing contingent &1 (&2-&3) ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP429 New contingent intersects with existing contingent &1 (&2-&3) typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module, particularly when dealing with contingent liabilities or obligations. This error indicates that the new contingent liability you are trying to create overlaps with an existing contingent liability in terms of time or other parameters.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Time Periods: The new contingent liability you are trying to create has a time period that overlaps with an existing contingent liability.
  Conflicting Parameters: Other parameters related to the contingent liabilities (such as the type of liability, associated contracts, etc.) may also conflict with existing entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Contingents: Review the existing contingent liabilities in the system. Identify the one that is causing the conflict (as indicated by the message with &1, &2, and &3).
  
  
  Adjust Time Periods: If the new contingent overlaps in time with an existing one, consider adjusting the start and end dates of either the new or existing contingent to eliminate the overlap.
  
  
  Modify Parameters: If there are other conflicting parameters, ensure that the new contingent liability is set up correctly and does not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing contingent liabilities in RE-FX.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in RE-FX that deal with contingent liabilities, such as RECN (for contingent liabilities) or REIS (for real estate management).
  Customizing Settings: Check if there are any customizing settings in your SAP system that might affect how contingent liabilities are managed.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If your organization has implemented custom logic, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be influencing the behavior of contingent liabilities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.