How To Fix MPE_OAN263 - OA &1 in OAN &2 version &3 has splits with overlapping validities

MPE_OAN263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_OAN - Operation Activity Network Messages

• Message number: 263

• Message text: OA &1 in OAN &2 version &3 has splits with overlapping validities

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MPE_OAN263 - Details

• The SAP error message MPE_OAN263 indicates that there are overlapping validity periods for the splits in the object you are trying to process. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or similar modules where asset splits are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when there are multiple entries (or splits) for an asset that have overlapping validity periods. This means that two or more splits are trying to be valid at the same time, which is not allowed in the system. The error message specifies the object (OA &1) and the version (&2) that is causing the issue.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and correct the overlapping validity periods. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Splits:
  
  Use transaction codes like AS03 (Display Asset) or AS02 (Change Asset) to view the asset in question.
  Check the splits associated with the asset and their validity periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  Modify the validity periods