How To Fix SGT_01302 - A combination with the same start/end date already exists or overlaps

SGT_01302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 302

• Message text: A combination with the same start/end date already exists or overlaps

What causes this issue?

You have entered a start or end date which is same as the existing
record or overlaps the start or end dates of an existing record.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter an appropriate start and end date for the record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01302 - A combination with the same start/end date already exists or overlaps ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01302 indicates that there is an issue with date combinations in the system. Specifically, it means that the system has detected that a combination of start and end dates you are trying to enter already exists or overlaps with an existing entry. This error is commonly encountered in modules that deal with time periods, such as SAP SuccessFactors, SAP S/4HANA, or other SAP applications that manage data with date ranges.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: You are trying to create a new entry that has the same start and end dates as an existing entry.
  Overlapping Dates: The new entry's date range overlaps with an existing entry's date range. For example, if you have an existing entry from January 1 to January 10, and you try to create a new entry from January 5 to January 15, this will trigger the error.
  Data Integrity Rules: The system has built-in rules to maintain