How To Fix KA250 - Validity periods overlap for & and version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Validity periods overlap for & and version &

What causes this issue?

There are multiple records with overlapping validity periods for
surcharge type &V1&, version &V2&. This affects the entry with "to"
period &V3& &V4&,

System Response

For calculating imputed costs, the costing sheet must be unique.
Therefore, overlapping entries will not be stored.

How to fix this error?

Please change the validity periods for the individual entries so that
only one entry exists per period for surcharge type &V1&, version &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA250 - Validity periods overlap for & and version & ?

  The SAP error message KA250, which states "Validity periods overlap for & and version &," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or modify a master data record, such as a cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects. This error indicates that there are overlapping validity periods for the specified object and version in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the existence of multiple records for the same object (e.g., cost center, internal order) that have overlapping validity periods. In SAP, each master data record can have a defined validity period (start date and end date), and if two records overlap, the system will not allow the creation or modification of the new record.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KA250 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KS01 for cost centers, KO01 for internal orders) and check the existing records for the object in question.
  Look for records that have overlapping validity periods with the one you are trying to create or modify.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  If you find overlapping records, you can either:
  
  Change the validity period of the existing records to eliminate the overlap.
  Delete or archive the records that are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create/Modify the Record:
  
  After resolving the overlapping validity periods, try to create or modify the record again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the validity periods or how to adjust them, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes for managing master data in controlling (e.g., KS01, KS02, KO01, KO02).
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is structured and managed in SAP can help prevent such errors in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KA250 error and successfully manage your master data in SAP.