How To Fix /SCMUI/UIAPOMD713 - 'No overwrite' flag set for &1 interval(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMUI/UIAPOMD -

• Message number: 713

• Message text: 'No overwrite' flag set for &1 interval(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMUI/UIAPOMD713 - 'No overwrite' flag set for &1 interval(s) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMUI/UIAPOMD713 'No overwrite' flag set for &1 interval(s) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an attempt to overwrite existing planning data that is not allowed due to the settings in the system.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there are certain intervals (e.g., time periods) for which the "No overwrite" flag is set. This means that the system is configured to prevent any changes or overwrites to the planning data for those specific intervals. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  Configuration Settings: The planning area or the specific planning book may have been configured to protect certain intervals from being overwritten.
  Data Locking: The data for those intervals may be locked due to ongoing processes or user restrictions.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to overwrite data in those intervals.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the planning area or planning book to see if the "No overwrite" flag is intentionally set for those intervals.
  If it is not required, you can change the settings to allow overwriting.
  
  
  
  Review Data Locking:
  
  Check if there are any active processes or locks on the data for the specified intervals. You may need to wait for those processes to complete or release the locks.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the overwrite has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the planning area and the implications of the "No overwrite" flag.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Planning Area Configuration: Understanding how to configure planning areas and the implications of various flags and settings is crucial for effective use of SAP SCM/APO.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Familiarity with SAP's authorization concepts can help in troubleshooting permission-related issues.
  Data Management in SAP SCM: Knowledge of how data is managed and locked in SAP SCM can provide insights into resolving similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.