How To Fix RTCMMD323 - Adjust the validity of the material; there are overlapping date records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 323

• Message text: Adjust the validity of the material; there are overlapping date records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD323 - Adjust the validity of the material; there are overlapping date records ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD323 indicates that there are overlapping validity periods for a material's master data, such as pricing, conditions, or other related records. This typically occurs when you try to create or modify a record that has date ranges that conflict with existing records in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Overlapping Validity Dates: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple records for the same material that have overlapping validity periods. For example, if you have a price record valid from January 1 to December 31, and you try to create another price record valid from June 1 to November 30, this will trigger the error because the two records overlap.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, this can happen due to incorrect data entry where the user inadvertently sets overlapping dates.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may not have been cleaned properly, leading to overlapping records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Existing Records: Check the existing records for the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master, MEK1 for conditions) and reviewing the validity periods.
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates: Modify the validity dates of the conflicting records to ensure that there are no overlaps. You may need to delete or adjust one of the records to resolve the conflict.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like:
  
  MM02: To change material master data.
  MEK1/MEK2: To manage pricing conditions.
  VK11/VK12: To manage sales conditions.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: If the issue arises from data migration, consider performing a data cleanup to remove or adjust overlapping records.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing material master data and conditions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing material master data and conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to modify the records in question.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RTCMMD323 error and adjust the validity of the material records accordingly.