How To Fix PCA_BLOCK401 - Blocks Overlap

PCA_BLOCK401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCA_BLOCK -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Blocks Overlap

What causes this issue?

Blocks have been defined, that overlap in time.

System Response

Overlapping periods were created for one or more blocking reasons.

How to fix this error?

You should maintain in each case, only one valid block for a current
period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PCA_BLOCK401 - Blocks Overlap ?

  The SAP error message PCA_BLOCK401, which states "Blocks Overlap," typically occurs in the context of the Profit Center Accounting (PCA) module when there are overlapping time periods for profit center assignments or other related data entries. This can happen when you try to create or modify a profit center assignment that conflicts with existing assignments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Time Periods: The most common cause is that the time periods for the profit center assignments overlap. For example, if you have a profit center assignment for a specific period and you attempt to create another assignment that starts or ends within that same period, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual errors in entering the start and end dates for profit center assignments can lead to overlaps.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, configuration settings in the system may not allow for certain types of assignments or may have restrictions that lead to overlaps.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: