How To Fix RTCMMD202 - A previous date record for node & exists with from-date => &

RTCMMD202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 202

• Message text: A previous date record for node & exists with from-date => &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD202 - A previous date record for node & exists with from-date => & ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD202 indicates that there is a conflict with date records for a specific node in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a record that has a date range that overlaps with an existing record. The message specifically states that a previous date record for the node already exists with a "from-date" that is earlier than the date you are trying to enter.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Date Ranges: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to enter a new record with a date range that overlaps with an existing record. For example, if there is already a record with a "from-date" of January 1, 2023, and you try to create a new record with a "from-date" of January 1, 2023, or earlier, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the error can occur due to