How To Fix R1780 - &1 has more validity intervals than were designated &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 780

• Message text: &1 has more validity intervals than were designated &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

The definition for the BP relationship category/role definition
category stipulates that a BP relationship/role definition only exists
with one validity interval.
The BP relationship/role definition already exists in the system with
multiple intervals.
The BP relationship/role definition probably had a different time
constraint previously, so that multiple validity intervals could be
created.

System Response

Information message

How to fix this error?

Adjust the existing validity intervals so that the BP relationship/role
definition has only one interval.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1780 - &1 has more validity intervals than were designated &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message R1780 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the validity intervals for a particular object or record in the system. Specifically, it means that the object (e.g., a material, vendor, or customer) has more validity intervals than what was expected or designated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: The most common cause is incorrect data entry, where multiple validity periods have been defined for an object when only a certain number was expected.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system settings that defines how many validity intervals are allowed for certain objects.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the object may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to multiple overlapping or conflicting validity periods.
  System Migration: If data was migrated from another system, it may not have adhered to the validity interval constraints set in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Validity Intervals: Check the validity intervals for the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for materials, XK02 for vendors) and reviewing the validity periods.
  Adjust Data: If there are more validity intervals than expected, you may need to delete or consolidate some of them to comply with the designated limits.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to validity intervals in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO). Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify any other potential issues with master data that may lead to similar errors.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), XK02 (Change Vendor), or others depending on the object type.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for R1780 in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to the validity intervals.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues arise from the changes made.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R1780 error and implement a solution to resolve it.