How To Fix UDM_BUPA_MSG008 - Time intervals overlap

UDM_BUPA_MSG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_BUPA_MSG - FSCM-CM: Messages for Collections Management (Master Data)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Time intervals overlap

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What causes this issue?

The "From Date" &v1& must be after the previous "To Date" &v2&, or the
"To Date" &v2& must be before the "From Date" &v1&.

System Response

An error message appears. You cannot save.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the time intervals so that they do not overlap.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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UDM_BUPA_MSG008 - Details

• The SAP error message UDM_BUPA_MSG008, which indicates that "Time intervals overlap," typically occurs in the context of managing business partner data, particularly when dealing with time-dependent data such as validity periods for business partner roles or relationships.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to create or modify a business partner relationship or role with a time interval that overlaps with an existing entry. For example, if you have a business partner role that is valid from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and you try to create another role for the same business partner that is valid from June 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, the system will throw this error because the time intervals overlap.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Review the existing time intervals for the business partner roles or relationships. Identify any overlapping intervals that may be causing the conflict.
  
  
  Adjust Time