How To Fix K9050 - Overlapping values were maintained for characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Overlapping values were maintained for characteristic &

What causes this issue?

You maintained several characterisic values for characteristic &V1& in
layout maintenance or in the entry screen for planning.
Within these characteristic values

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

individual values appear more than once
individual values are included in an inteval
intervals overlap
These duplications and overlaps are not forseen in planning.

System Response

The entries for characteristic &V1& are rejected.

How to fix this error?

Change the entries in the layout maintenance/entry screen for planning.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9050 - Overlapping values were maintained for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message K9050, which states "Overlapping values were maintained for characteristic &," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when defining characteristics and their value ranges. This error indicates that there are overlapping intervals for the values assigned to a characteristic, which can lead to ambiguity in data processing.
  Cause:
  The error arises when two or more value ranges for a characteristic overlap. For example, if you have defined the following ranges for a characteristic:
  
  Range 1: 1 to 10
  Range 2: 5 to 15
  
  In this case, the ranges overlap (values 5 to 10 are common to both), which is not allowed in SAP.
  Solution:
  To resolve the K9050 error, you need to identify and correct the overlapping value ranges. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Ranges:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the characteristic in question.
  Review the defined value ranges for the characteristic to identify any overlaps.
  
  
  
  Modify Value Ranges:
  
  Adjust the ranges so that they do not overlap. This may involve changing the upper or lower limits of the ranges or splitting them into non-overlapping segments.
  Ensure that each range is distinct and does not share any values with another range.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Characteristics:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a larger set of characteristics, ensure that the changes do not create new overlaps with other characteristics.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to assist other users who may encounter similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE52 (Change Characteristics) or KE54 (Maintain Value Ranges) to access and modify the characteristics and their value ranges.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or additional information provided by SAP.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for CO-PA for more detailed information on managing characteristics and value ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K9050 error and ensure that your characteristic configurations are valid and functional.