How To Fix RSDMD270 - Characteristic &: Chain of active intervals: & overlapping (show max. 25)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Characteristic &: Chain of active intervals: & overlapping (show max. 25)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD270 - Characteristic &: Chain of active intervals: & overlapping (show max. 25) ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD270 indicates that there is an issue with overlapping intervals for a characteristic in a data model, typically in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error occurs when you have defined multiple intervals for a characteristic, and these intervals overlap, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Time Intervals: You have defined multiple time intervals for a characteristic (e.g., a date or time dimension) that overlap with each other. For example, if you have one interval defined from January 1 to January 10 and another from January 5 to January 15, these intervals overlap.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry of the intervals, leading to unintended overlaps.
  Data Model Changes: Changes made to the data model or the characteristics may have introduced overlaps that were not present before.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDMD270 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Intervals:
  
  Review the intervals defined for the characteristic in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject or data model in the SAP BW or HANA modeling environment.
  Check the intervals for any overlaps. The error message may provide a list of the overlapping intervals.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Overlapping Intervals:
  
  Adjust the intervals so that they do not overlap. This may involve changing the start and end dates of one or more intervals.
  If certain intervals are no longer needed, consider removing them entirely.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, validate the changes to ensure that there are no longer any overlapping intervals.
  You can do this by rechecking the intervals in the modeling environment.
  
  
  
  Activate the Data Model:
  
  Once the intervals are corrected, activate the data model or InfoObject again to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Run a test query or data load to ensure that the error has been resolved and that the data model functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and provides solutions for known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW or HANA documentation for best practices on defining intervals and characteristics.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDMD270 error and ensure that your data model is functioning correctly without overlapping intervals.