How To Fix OIUX3270 - Effective from/to dates are contained within another record.

OIUX3270 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUX3 - Tax Reporting

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Effective from/to dates are contained within another record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUX3270 - Effective from/to dates are contained within another record. ?

  The SAP error message OIUX3270, which states "Effective from/to dates are contained within another record," typically occurs in the context of managing master data, such as in the case of condition records, pricing, or other time-dependent data entries. This error indicates that the date range you are trying to enter overlaps with an existing record's date range, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Date Ranges: The effective dates you are trying to enter for a new record fall within the date range of an existing record. For example, if you have an existing record with effective dates from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and you try to create a new record with effective dates from March 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, you will encounter this error.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the error can arise from simple data entry mistakes, such as entering the wrong dates or not