How To Fix K/050 - Entries overlap --> correct your entries

K/050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Entries overlap --> correct your entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K/050 - Entries overlap --> correct your entries ?

  The SAP error message K/050 "Entries overlap --> correct your entries" typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when there are overlapping periods for the same cost element or cost center. This can happen when you try to post costs or revenues to a cost center or internal order for a period that has already been partially or fully posted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Periods: You may be trying to post to a cost center or internal order for a period that has already been closed or has existing entries that overlap with the new entries you are trying to make.
  Incorrect Date Ranges: The date ranges for the postings may not be set correctly, leading to overlaps.
  Multiple Entries: There may be multiple entries for the same cost element or cost center in the same period, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Review the existing postings for the cost center