How To Fix KQ310 - Interval [&,&] overlaps with [&,&]

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Interval [&,&] overlaps with [&,&]

What causes this issue?

The new cost element to be defined [&v1&,&V2&] overlaps cost element
interval [&V3&,&V4&]. This is not allowed.
Cost element intervals that belong to a given chart of accounts must
always be disjunct.

How to fix this error?

Define a cost element interval that contains cost elements that are not
already in another cost element interval.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ310 - Interval [&,&] overlaps with [&,&] ?

  The SAP error message KQ310 indicates that there is an overlap in the time intervals defined for a particular object, such as a cost center, internal order, or project. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or project systems (PS) when you are trying to enter or modify data that involves time intervals.
  Cause:
  The error message KQ310 is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to create or modify a time interval that overlaps with an existing interval for the same object.
  The intervals defined for different activities, cost centers, or orders are not mutually exclusive, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ310 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Intervals: Review the existing time intervals for the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., KP26 for cost centers, CJ20N for projects) and checking the defined intervals.
  
  
  Modify Intervals: If you find overlapping intervals, you will need to either:
  
  Adjust the start and end dates of the new interval you are trying to create or modify so that it does not overlap with existing intervals.
  Delete or modify the existing intervals that are causing the conflict, if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes to check and manage intervals:
  
  KP26: Change/Display Plan Data for Cost Centers
  CJ20N: Project Management for Projects
  CJI3: Display Actual Cost Line Items
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the intervals or how to adjust them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify the intervals.
  Data Consistency: Always ensure that changes made do not affect the overall data consistency in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KQ310 error and successfully manage your time intervals in SAP.