How To Fix KA478 - Overlap between cost center intervals & - & and & - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Overlap between cost center intervals & - & and & - &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA478 - Overlap between cost center intervals & - & and & - & ?

  The SAP error message KA478 indicates that there is an overlap between cost center intervals in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify cost center master data, and the validity periods of the cost centers overlap with each other. 
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Two or more cost centers have overlapping validity periods (start and end dates).
  The system does not allow overlapping intervals for cost centers because it can lead to confusion in cost allocation and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KA478 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Cost Centers: 
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center) to review the existing cost centers and their validity periods.
  Identify any cost centers that have overlapping date ranges.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  If you find overlapping intervals, you will need to adjust the validity periods of the cost centers. This can involve:
  
  Changing the start or end date of one of the cost centers to eliminate the overlap.
  Deleting or archiving a cost center if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create New Cost Center:
  
  If you are trying to create a new cost center, ensure that its validity period does not overlap with any existing cost centers. Adjust the dates accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on cost center management to ensure compliance with any specific rules or practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to create or modify the cost center again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KS01 - Create Cost Center
  KS02 - Change Cost Center
  KS03 - Display Cost Center
  KSH1 - Create Cost Center Group
  KSH2 - Change Cost Center Group
  KSH3 - Display Cost Center Group
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to cost center management that might address this issue.
  
  
  
  User Roles: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify cost centers in the system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KA478 error and manage your cost center intervals effectively.