How To Fix RSCV263 - Master data of &1 has &2 overlapping entries in version '&3'

RSCV263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCV - Analysis of BW objects (InfoCubes...)

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Master data of &1 has &2 overlapping entries in version '&3'

What causes this issue?

When loading or changing the master data of characteristic &1&, &2&
data records that overlap in time have been saved in version &3&.

System Response

When executing queries, the data is displayed incompletely or not at
all.

How to fix this error?

If the master data cannot be controlled manually or by an external
program, please consult SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCV263 - Master data of &1 has &2 overlapping entries in version '&3' ?

  The SAP error message RSCV263 indicates that there are overlapping entries in the master data for a specific object (denoted by &1) in a particular version (denoted by &3). The &2 placeholder typically describes the nature of the overlapping entries, such as a time period or other relevant details.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with time-dependent data. The overlapping entries can arise due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Two or more entries have been created for the same object that overlap in terms of their validity periods.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration or upload processes, overlapping records may be inadvertently created.
  Manual Adjustments: Users may have manually adjusted the validity periods of master data entries, leading to overlaps.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCV263 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant master data table (e.g., MARA, MARC,