How To Fix UCFI051 - Reported inventory items: Items/product groups overlap

UCFI051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFI - Messages for Elim. of IU Profit/Loss

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Reported inventory items: Items/product groups overlap

What causes this issue?

The combinations of items and product groups you specified overlap each
other.
Example
If you define that certain selections of subassignments are assigned to
item 100000 and the product group range from PG1 to PG3, you must not
also assign other selections of subassignments to the same item and the
product group range from PG3 to PG5. In this case, the system might read
the reported financial data for item 100000 and product group PG3 twice.

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?

Ensure that no combinations of items and product groups overlap each
other.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFI051 - Reported inventory items: Items/product groups overlap ?

  The SAP error message UCFI051, which states "Reported inventory items: Items/product groups overlap," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and reporting. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the inventory items or product groups being reported, where the same items or groups are overlapping in the selection criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Selection Criteria: The error usually arises when the selection criteria for inventory items or product groups include overlapping ranges or categories. For example, if you are trying to report on two product groups that share some common items, this can trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with how the product groups or items are configured in the system, leading to overlaps.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors or incorrect data in the master data can also lead to overlaps in the reporting criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria used in the report. Ensure that there are