How To Fix REBDMS003 - Definition of measurement type &1 overlaps

REBDMS003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDMS - Messages for Measurements

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Definition of measurement type &1 overlaps

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDMS003 - Definition of measurement type &1 overlaps ?

  The SAP error message REBDMS003, which states "Definition of measurement type &1 overlaps," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module, particularly when dealing with measurement types in the system. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the definitions of measurement types, meaning that two or more measurement types are overlapping in their configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Overlapping Measurement Types: Two measurement types have been defined in such a way that their ranges or definitions overlap. For example, if you have defined measurement types for area calculations, and both types cover the same range of values or criteria, this conflict will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an error in the configuration settings for measurement types, such as incorrect start and end values or overlapping criteria.
  Data Entry Issues: If users are entering data that falls into