How To Fix R-331 - For the time specified, there is already one valid version

R-331 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R- -

• Message number: 331

• Message text: For the time specified, there is already one valid version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R-331 - For the time specified, there is already one valid version ?

  The SAP error message R-331, which states "For the time specified, there is already one valid version," typically occurs in the context of maintaining or updating master data, such as in the case of material master records, vendor master records, or other similar data structures. This error indicates that there is already an existing valid record for the specified time period, and the system does not allow overlapping valid records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Valid Record: The primary cause of this error is that there is already a valid version of the data for the specified time frame. SAP maintains validity periods for master data, and if you attempt to create or modify a record that overlaps with an existing valid record, this error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Dates: The dates you are trying to enter may overlap with the dates of an existing record, leading to this conflict.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, this can be