How To Fix R1757 - Effect on another validity interval; use change mode

R1757 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 757

• Message text: Effect on another validity interval; use change mode

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a BP relationship/role definition with a validity
period that overlaps another validity period assigned to this BP
relationship/role definition. An adjustment to the validity periods
that already exist is necessary. The adjustment is not made during
summary entry.

System Response

Error message
It is not possible to create with this validity period using summary
entry.

How to fix this error?

Use change mode to create the BP relationship/role definition.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1757 - Effect on another validity interval; use change mode ?

  The SAP error message R1757, which states "Effect on another validity interval; use change mode," typically occurs in the context of maintaining master data, such as in the Material Master or other similar data records. This error indicates that the changes you are trying to make to a record will affect another validity interval, and therefore, you need to switch to change mode to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Validity Intervals: In SAP, many master data records have validity periods (start and end dates). If you are trying to change a record that overlaps with another existing validity interval, SAP will prevent you from making the change in display mode.
  Data Integrity: This mechanism is in place to ensure data integrity and consistency. It prevents users from inadvertently creating overlapping validity periods that could lead to confusion or incorrect data usage.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to switch to change mode. Here are the steps you