How To Fix R11294 - Gaps not permitted in the validity periods of the business partner data

R11294 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Gaps not permitted in the validity periods of the business partner data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11294 - Gaps not permitted in the validity periods of the business partner data ?

  The SAP error message R11294, which states "Gaps not permitted in the validity periods of the business partner data," typically occurs when there are inconsistencies in the validity periods of the business partner data in the SAP system. This error is often encountered during data maintenance or when trying to create or modify business partner records.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by gaps in the validity periods of the business partner data. Validity periods are defined by a start date and an end date, and they must be continuous without any overlaps or gaps. For example, if you have a validity period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and then another period starting from January 1, 2024, there is no gap. However, if there is a period ending on December 31, 2023, and the next period starts on January 15, 2024, this creates a gap, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
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