How To Fix UGWB043 - Validity timeframes &1 and &2 overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGWB - Messages for Workbench

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Validity timeframes &1 and &2 overlap

What causes this issue?

Two or more validity timeframes overlap. The starting or ending year and
period of one timeframe reaches into another timeframe.

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?

Change the validity timeframes so that they do not overlap.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGWB043 - Validity timeframes &1 and &2 overlap ?

  The SAP error message UGWB043 indicates that there is an overlap in the validity timeframes for certain data entries, typically related to master data such as pricing conditions, material master records, or other time-dependent data. This error occurs when two or more records have overlapping validity periods, which can lead to ambiguity in data retrieval and processing.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a record that has a validity period that overlaps with an existing record.
  For example, if you have one record valid from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and you attempt to create another record valid from June 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, the system will raise this error because the two records overlap in the timeframe.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UGWB043 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records in the relevant table or master data to identify the overlapping validity periods. You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the data.
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods: Modify the validity periods of the records to ensure that they do not overlap. This may involve:
  
  Changing the start or end dates of the new record.
  Adjusting the existing records to create a gap between the validity periods.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Records: If the overlapping record is no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving it to eliminate the conflict.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing validity periods for the type of data you are working with.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the data behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or specific transaction codes related to the module you are working with (e.g., VK11 for pricing conditions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the UGWB043 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the records in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UGWB043 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.