How To Fix /PRA/VL_SD042 - Record adjusted for overlapping dates

/PRA/VL_SD042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/VL_SD -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Record adjusted for overlapping dates

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/PRA/VL_SD042 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/VL_SD042 Record adjusted for overlapping dates typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules when there are overlapping date ranges for records that should be unique. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify project activities, milestones, or other time-dependent records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Date Ranges: The primary cause of this error is that there are two or more records (e.g., activities, milestones) that have overlapping start and end dates. SAP requires that date ranges for certain records do not overlap to maintain data integrity.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may inadvertently enter overlapping dates when creating or updating records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may contain overlapping date ranges that were not properly validated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to review the project structure and