How To Fix KX768 - Selection conditions overlap with conditions for rule &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 768

• Message text: Selection conditions overlap with conditions for rule &

What causes this issue?

You have maintained rules which overlap. You may have maintained
assignments to characteristic values to which you have not yet assigned
selection conditions. If so, there will always be an overlap.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

When you maintain the assignments to characteristic values, you should
also maintain the selection conditions.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX768 - Selection conditions overlap with conditions for rule & ?

  The SAP error message KX768 indicates that there is an overlap in the selection conditions defined for a particular pricing or cost allocation rule in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to define conditions for cost allocations or pricing strategies.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the selection conditions for a specific rule conflict with those of another rule. This can happen if:
  
  Two or more rules are defined with overlapping criteria, which can lead to ambiguity in how costs or revenues are allocated.
  The same characteristics or values are being used in multiple rules, causing the system to be unable to determine which rule to apply.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX768 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Rules: Check the rules that are defined in the system. Look for any overlapping selection conditions. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  Modify Selection Conditions: Adjust the selection conditions for the conflicting rules to ensure that they are distinct and do not overlap. This may involve:
  
  Changing the values or ranges used in the selection conditions.
  Removing or consolidating rules that have similar conditions.
  
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the desired functionality is achieved.
  
  
  Documentation: Document the changes made to the rules for future reference and to help other users understand the configuration.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as KEDR (for changing allocation rules) or KOB1 (for displaying cost center reports) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring cost allocation and pricing rules.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KX768 error and ensure that your cost allocation or pricing rules function correctly without conflicts.