How To Fix MMPUR_CMDT_QTY010 - Validity dates selected for commodity code &1 are overlapping in item &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CMDT_QTY - MMPUR : Commodity Codes Pricing

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Validity dates selected for commodity code &1 are overlapping in item &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CMDT_QTY010 - Validity dates selected for commodity code &1 are overlapping in item &2. ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CMDT_QTY010 indicates that there is an issue with the validity dates for a commodity code in a purchasing document. Specifically, it means that the validity dates for the commodity code you are trying to use are overlapping with another entry in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying purchase orders, contracts, or other procurement-related documents.
  Cause:
  The overlapping validity dates can occur due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple entries for the same commodity code with overlapping validity periods in the system.
  Incorrect Date Ranges: The validity dates for the commodity code may have been incorrectly set, leading to overlaps.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have introduced inconsistencies in the validity dates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME31K for contracts, ME21N for purchase orders) and check the existing commodity codes and their validity dates.
  Use transaction codes like ME03 (Display Purchasing Info Record) or ME33K (Display Contract) to review the validity periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates:
  
  If you find overlapping entries, you may need to adjust the validity dates of one or more entries to ensure they do not overlap.
  You can do this by editing the existing records to change the start or end dates.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entries:
  
  If there are duplicate entries that are not needed, consider deleting the unnecessary ones to eliminate the overlap.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which entries to modify or delete, consult with your procurement or data management team to ensure that changes do not affect other processes.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing purchasing documents, such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME31K (Create Contract), ME03 (Display Purchasing Info Record), etc.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your commodity codes and their validity periods are well-maintained in the system to prevent similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Keep documentation of any changes made to the validity dates for future reference and auditing purposes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MMPUR_CMDT_QTY010 error and ensure that your purchasing documents are processed correctly.