How To Fix OIURR221 - Date overlap. Change the End Dt. of Wl/Wc &/&; Eff. from:& and Eff. to:&.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURR - Production Regulatory Reporting

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Date overlap. Change the End Dt. of Wl/Wc &/&; Eff. from:& and Eff. to:&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURR221 - Date overlap. Change the End Dt. of Wl/Wc &/&; Eff. from:& and Eff. to:&. ?

  The SAP error message OIURR221 indicates that there is a date overlap in the work location (WL) or work center (WC) effective dates. This typically occurs when you are trying to change the effective dates of a work location or work center, but the new dates conflict with existing records in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Overlap: The new end date you are trying to set for a work location or work center overlaps with an existing record's effective dates. For example, if you are trying to set an end date of December 31, 2023, but there is already a record with an effective date range that includes that date, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Date Entry: Sometimes, the dates may have been entered incorrectly, leading to unintended overlaps.
  Multiple Records: There may be multiple records for the same work location or work center that have overlapping effective dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing effective date ranges for the work location or work center in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like CR01 for work centers or IL01 for work locations).
  Adjust Dates: Modify the end date of the existing records or the new record you are trying to create to ensure there are no overlaps. Make sure that the new effective dates do not conflict with any existing records.
  Delete or Archive Old Records: If the existing records are no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving them to resolve the overlap.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for managing effective dates in work centers and locations to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  IL01: Create Work Location
  IL02: Change Work Location
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to work centers or locations, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIURR221 error and successfully update the effective dates for your work location or work center.