How To Fix RTCMMD307 - Adjust the validity period of material &; overlapping date records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 307

• Message text: Adjust the validity period of material &; overlapping date records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD307 - Adjust the validity period of material &; overlapping date records ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD307, which states "Adjust the validity period of material; overlapping date records," typically occurs when there are overlapping validity periods for a material's master data, such as in the case of material pricing, conditions, or other related records. This can happen in various modules, including Material Management (MM) and Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple records for the same material with overlapping validity dates. For example, if you have two pricing conditions for the same material that are valid for the same date range, SAP will raise this error.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During the creation or modification of material master data, if the validity dates are not set correctly, it can lead to overlaps.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may not have been cleaned up properly, leading to overlapping records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or VK13 (Display Condition) to check the validity periods of the records associated with the material.
  Look for any records that have overlapping date ranges.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  Modify the validity dates of the records to ensure that there are no overlaps. You can do this using transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or VK11 (Create Condition).
  Ensure that each record has a unique validity period that does not overlap with others.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the issue is due to data migration, consider cleaning up the data in the source system or using SAP tools to identify and resolve conflicts before migration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material master data and pricing conditions for best practices on managing validity periods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the material functions as expected in transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), VK11 (Create Condition), and VK12 (Change Condition).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to material master data and pricing conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RTCMMD307 error and ensure that your material master data is correctly configured without overlapping validity periods.