How To Fix /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES033 - The validity interval must be defined without overlaps

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: The validity interval must be defined without overlaps

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES033 - The validity interval must be defined without overlaps ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES033 indicates that there is an issue with the validity intervals defined for a particular object, such as a master data record or a configuration setting. The error specifically states that the validity intervals must be defined without overlaps, meaning that two or more intervals cannot share the same time frame.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following situations:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: You have defined multiple validity periods for the same object, and at least two of these periods overlap.
  Incorrect Data Entry: When entering or modifying validity periods, the start and end dates may have been incorrectly specified, leading to overlaps.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was imported or migrated from another system, it may have included overlapping validity periods that were not caught during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Validity Intervals:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or data entry screen where the validity intervals are defined.
  Check all existing validity intervals for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Identify Overlaps:
  
  Look for any overlapping intervals. This can often be done by sorting the intervals by start date and checking for overlaps manually.
  If the system provides a report or a list of validity intervals, use that to identify overlaps.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  Modify the overlapping intervals to ensure that they do not overlap. This may involve changing the start or end dates of one or more intervals.
  Ensure that each validity period is unique and does not conflict with others.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After making changes, validate the intervals again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  Save the changes and check if the error message persists.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If applicable, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., PM, MM, etc.) for more details on managing validity intervals.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /PM0/ABX_MESSAGES033 and ensure that your validity intervals are correctly defined without overlaps.