How To Fix RMSA_VRS050 - Replacement is not possible; validity period contains gaps or overlaps

RMSA_VRS050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSA_VRS - RMS: Versioning

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Replacement is not possible; validity period contains gaps or overlaps

What causes this issue?

You want to replace an object. This results in a gap or overlap,
however, in the validity period of the objects. In Customizing for
versioning, you specified that gaps and overlaps are not permitted.

System Response

INCLUDE RMS_GEN_PROCESSING_CANCELLED OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

When replacing the object, enter a predecessor object with a validity
period directly before the validity period of the successor object
(without gaps or overlaps) or change the validity period of the
predecessor object.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RMSA_VRS050 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSA_VRS050, which states "Replacement is not possible; validity period contains gaps or overlaps," typically occurs in the context of managing replacement parts or materials in the SAP system, particularly within the SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA environments. This error indicates that there is an issue with the validity periods of the replacement items you are trying to manage.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The validity periods of the replacement items overlap with each other. For example, if you have two replacement items with overlapping date ranges, the system will not allow the replacement to be processed.
  
  
  Gaps in Validity Periods: If there are gaps in the validity periods of the replacement items, the system may not be able to determine a valid replacement option.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the replacement strategy settings