How To Fix /SAPCND/MASTERDATA002 - Condition record(s) not created due to time period overlap.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MASTERDATA -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Condition record(s) not created due to time period overlap.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/MASTERDATA002 - Condition record(s) not created due to time period overlap. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/MASTERDATA002 indicates that condition records cannot be created because there is an overlap in the time periods defined for existing condition records. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions, where the system enforces rules to prevent overlapping validity periods for the same condition type, which could lead to ambiguity in pricing.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to create a new condition record with a validity period that overlaps with an existing condition record for the same condition type, material, customer, or other relevant key fields.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start and end dates entered for the new condition record may not be set correctly, leading to an overlap with existing records.
  Multiple Records: There may be multiple existing records that have overlapping periods, which can prevent the creation of new records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Condition Records: Before creating a new condition record, check the existing records for the same condition type and key fields (like material, customer, etc.) to see if there are any that overlap with the dates you are trying to use.
  
  You can do this by using transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to view existing records.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Period: If you find overlapping records, you can either:
  
  Change the validity period of the new condition record to avoid overlap.
  Modify or delete the existing condition records if they are no longer needed or if their validity period can be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Use Non-Overlapping Dates: Ensure that the start and end dates for the new condition record do not overlap with any existing records. For example, if an existing record is valid from January 1 to December 31, you can create a new record for January 1 of the following year or for a period that does not conflict.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the rules governing condition records in your specific SAP environment, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VK11 (Create Condition)
  VK12 (Change Condition)
  VK13 (Display Condition)
  
  
  
  Condition Types: Understand the specific condition types you are working with, as different types may have different rules regarding validity periods.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to condition records and validity periods.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify condition records, as restrictions may prevent you from accessing certain records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the necessary condition records in SAP.