How To Fix KT013 - Overlapping with cost centers in other period range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Overlapping with cost centers in other period range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT013 - Overlapping with cost centers in other period range ?

  The SAP error message KT013, which states "Overlapping with cost centers in other period range," typically occurs when there is an attempt to post or allocate costs to a cost center that has overlapping periods with another cost center. This can happen during various transactions, such as during the posting of costs, internal orders, or during the execution of allocations.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Overlapping Periods: The cost center you are trying to use has been defined with a validity period that overlaps with another cost center's validity period.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of cost centers may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the periods defined for different cost centers.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date of the transaction may fall within a range that is not valid for the cost center being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KT013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Validity:
  
  Go to the cost center master data and check the validity periods for the cost centers involved. Ensure that there are no overlapping periods.
  You can do this by navigating to the cost center master data (Transaction Code: KS03) and reviewing the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Periods:
  
  If you find overlapping periods, you may need to adjust the validity periods of the cost centers to ensure they do not overlap. This may involve changing the start or end dates of one or more cost centers.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Dates:
  
  Ensure that the posting date of your transaction is within the valid range for the cost center you are trying to use. If necessary, adjust the posting date to fall within the valid period.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP FI/CO consultant to review the settings for cost centers and ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test Transactions:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to re-execute the transaction that caused the error to see if it resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KS01 (Create Cost Center)
  KS02 (Change Cost Center)
  KS03 (Display Cost Center)
  KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on cost center accounting for best practices and guidelines on managing cost centers and their validity periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KT013 error in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.