How To Fix TBA_BASIS022 - Prices for periods &1 to &2 defined in another record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TBA_BASIS - Messages Basis Handling

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Prices for periods &1 to &2 defined in another record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TBA_BASIS022 - Prices for periods &1 to &2 defined in another record ?

  The SAP error message TBA_BASIS022 indicates that there is a conflict in the pricing records for a specific period. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a pricing record in the system, but the system detects that there are already existing price records for the same period defined in another record.
  Cause:
  
  
  Overlapping Periods: The most common cause of this error is that the period you are trying to define for a new pricing record overlaps with an existing pricing record. For example, if you are trying to set prices for the period from January 1 to January 31, and there is already a record for January 15 to January 30, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, this error can occur due to incorrect data entry, where the user inadvertently tries to create a record that conflicts with existing records.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be issues with data consistency in the database, where the records are not properly maintained or updated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing pricing records for the specified periods. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like MEK1, MEK2 for purchasing info records, or VK11, VK12 for sales pricing).
  
  
  Adjust Periods: If you find overlapping records, you will need to either adjust the periods of the new record you are trying to create or modify the existing records to eliminate the overlap.
  
  
  Delete or Archive Old Records: If the existing records are no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving them to free up the period for new entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on managing pricing records and understanding the implications of overlapping periods.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing pricing records, such as MEK1, MEK2 (for purchasing info records) and VK11, VK12 (for sales pricing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify pricing records in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.