How To Fix SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG019 - Overlapping periods with other input records. Check your dates.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG - Message class for Free Goods maintenance

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Overlapping periods with other input records. Check your dates.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG019 - Overlapping periods with other input records. Check your dates. ?

  The SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG019 indicates that there are overlapping periods in the free goods conditions you are trying to set up in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify free goods records that have date ranges that conflict with existing records.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Date Ranges: You are trying to create a new free goods promotion or condition that has a validity period that overlaps with an existing promotion or condition.
  Incorrect Input: The dates you have entered for the new free goods record may not be valid or may not align with the existing records.
  Multiple Records: There may be multiple records in the system that have overlapping validity periods, which can lead to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code where you manage free goods (e.g., VK11 for creating conditions or VK12 for changing conditions).
  Review the existing free goods records to identify any that have overlapping date ranges with the new record you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  Modify the validity dates of the new free goods record to ensure they do not overlap with existing records.
  Alternatively, if the existing records are no longer needed, you can delete or adjust them to eliminate the overlap.
  
  
  
  Use Unique Date Ranges:
  
  Ensure that each free goods promotion has a unique date range that does not conflict with others. This may involve creating separate promotions for different time periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing free goods conditions and understanding the rules around date ranges.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to create or modify the free goods record again to ensure the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, VK13 (for creating, changing, and displaying condition records).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to free goods conditions and this specific error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify free goods records in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG019 error and successfully manage your free goods conditions in SAP.