How To Fix SD_MATDET_MSG019 - Overlapping periods with other input records. Check your dates.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_MATDET_MSG - Message class for Material Determination 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_MATDET_MSG019 - Overlapping periods with other input records. Check your dates. ?

  The SAP error message SD_MATDET_MSG019 indicates that there are overlapping periods in the input records for a sales document, typically when dealing with sales orders, deliveries, or billing documents. This error usually arises when the validity periods of the items or conditions in the sales document overlap with those of other records, which can lead to inconsistencies in pricing, availability, or other related data.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Dates: The most common cause is that the validity periods of the items or conditions in the sales document overlap with those of other records (e.g., other sales orders, contracts, or pricing conditions).
  Incorrect Date Entries: Users may have entered incorrect start and end dates for the items or conditions, leading to overlaps.
  Multiple Records: There may be multiple records in the system that have overlapping validity periods for the same material or condition type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the items or conditions in the sales document. Ensure that there are no overlaps with other records.
  Adjust Dates: If overlaps are found, adjust the start and end dates of the conflicting records to eliminate the overlap.
  Review Related Records: Check for other sales documents, contracts, or pricing conditions that may be causing the conflict. You can use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VA02 (Change Sales Order) to review the details.
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are unsure about the correct dates or records, consult with colleagues or your SAP administrator to clarify the intended validity periods.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to manage pricing conditions and ensure they do not overlap.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Sales and Distribution (SD) to understand how validity periods work and how to manage them effectively.
  Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider training sessions for users on how to enter and manage sales documents correctly to avoid overlaps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.