How To Fix RS_DME_ABC008 - Overlapping interval for class &1: : &2 .. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_DME_ABC - Messages for ABC Classification

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Overlapping interval for class &1: : &2 .. &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_DME_ABC008 - Overlapping interval for class &1: : &2 .. &3 ?

  The SAP error message RS_DME_ABC008 indicates that there is an overlapping interval for a specific class in the Data Management Environment (DME). This typically occurs when you are trying to define or manage intervals for a certain class, and the intervals you are trying to set overlap with existing intervals.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Time Intervals: You are trying to create or modify an interval that overlaps with an existing interval for the same class.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the start and end dates/times of the intervals are not set correctly.
  Multiple Entries: There may be multiple entries for the same class that have overlapping time frames.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS_DME_ABC008 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Intervals: Review the existing intervals for the specified class. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that manages