How To Fix RSDMD207 - Check for overlapping time intervals in Y table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Check for overlapping time intervals in Y table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD207 - Check for overlapping time intervals in Y table &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD207 indicates that there are overlapping time intervals in the Y table (which is typically a time-dependent master data table) for a specific InfoObject. This error usually occurs when you are trying to load or activate data in a DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoCube, and the system detects that the time intervals for the same key figure or characteristic overlap, which violates the rules for time-dependent data.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Time Intervals: The primary cause of this error is that there are entries in the Y table that have overlapping time intervals for the same key. For example, if you have two records for the same characteristic with the same key that both have a time interval that overlaps, the system will raise this error.
  Incorrect Data Load: The data being loaded may have been incorrectly prepared, leading to overlapping intervals.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues in the data model or the way time-dependent data is structured.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Data: Review the entries in the Y table for the specific InfoObject mentioned in the error message. Look for overlapping time intervals for the same key.
  Correct Overlaps: If you find overlapping intervals, you will need to correct them. This may involve:
  
  Adjusting the start and end dates of the intervals so that they do not overlap.
  Merging records if they represent the same data but with different intervals.
  Deleting or archiving old records that are no longer needed.
  
  
  Data Load Preparation: Ensure that the data being loaded into the system is properly prepared to avoid overlaps. This may involve:
  
  Validating the data before loading.
  Implementing checks in the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process to prevent overlaps.
  
  
  Use of Time Characteristics: Ensure that the time characteristics are correctly defined and used in your data model.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the data model and check for issues.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation rules in your ETL process to catch potential overlaps before they reach the SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on time-dependent master data handling for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By addressing the overlapping time intervals and ensuring proper data management practices, you can resolve the RSDMD207 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.