How To Fix /SAPCND/MASTERDATA021 - Overlap condition records detected as expected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MASTERDATA -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Overlap condition records detected as expected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/MASTERDATA021 - Overlap condition records detected as expected. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/MASTERDATA021 indicates that there are overlapping condition records in the system. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions, where multiple condition records exist for the same key (e.g., material, customer, validity period) that overlap in their validity periods. This can lead to ambiguity in pricing calculations, as the system may not know which condition record to apply.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: Two or more condition records have overlapping validity dates. For example, if one condition record is valid from January 1 to January 31 and another is valid from January 15 to February 15, they overlap.
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate entries for the same condition type, which can cause conflicts.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual data entry errors can lead to overlapping records being created unintentionally.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review the condition records for the relevant condition type.
  Check the validity periods of the condition records to identify overlaps.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  Modify the validity periods of the condition records to ensure that they do not overlap. This may involve changing the start or end dates of one or more records.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Unnecessary Records:
  
  If certain condition records are no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving them to prevent overlaps.
  
  
  
  Implement Data Validation:
  
  To prevent future occurrences, consider implementing data validation checks during the creation of condition records to ensure that overlapping records cannot be created.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your version and configuration of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition).
  Condition Types: Understand the specific condition types involved, as different types may have different rules regarding overlaps.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the pricing logic works as expected without any overlaps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPCND/MASTERDATA021 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.