How To Fix U2039 - Groups &1 and &2 overlap

U2039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U2 - Treasury - Funds Management

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Groups &1 and &2 overlap

What causes this issue?

Groups &V1& and &V2& have common elements.

System Response

A unique assignment cannot be defined.

How to fix this error?

For assignments, use only groups which do not overlap.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U2039 - Groups &1 and &2 overlap ?

  The SAP error message U2039, which states "Groups &1 and &2 overlap," typically occurs in the context of defining or managing authorization groups or user groups within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an overlap in the definitions of two groups, which can lead to conflicts in authorization checks or data access.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when two or more groups are defined in such a way that their ranges or criteria overlap. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Authorization Groups: When defining authorization groups for users or roles, if the same object or authorization is assigned to multiple groups that have overlapping criteria.
  User Groups: When user groups are defined with overlapping user IDs or roles, leading to ambiguity in access rights.
  Data Ranges: In cases where data is segmented into groups based on certain criteria (like organizational units, cost centers, etc.), overlapping definitions can cause this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve