How To Fix USMD2377 - Changed edition &1 cannot be saved; same validity period as edition &2


USMD2377 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: USMD2 - Master Data: UI Modeling

  • Message number: 377

  • Message text: Changed edition &1 cannot be saved; same validity period as edition &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to change edition &V1&. This is not possible since you have
    entered a validity period that would cause this edition to be valid at
    the same time as edition &V2&.

    System Response

    Edition &V1& can not be saved.

    How to fix this error?

    Change the value you entered in the <LS>Valid from</> field and then
    save edition &V1&.

    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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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD2377 - Changed edition &1 cannot be saved; same validity period as edition &2 ?
    The SAP error message USMD2377 indicates that there is an issue with saving a changed edition of a master data object because it has the same validity period as another existing edition. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you are trying to create or modify a version of a master data record that overlaps in validity with another version.
    
    Cause: The error arises when: You are attempting to save a new or modified edition of a master data record (e.g., a material, vendor, or customer) that has the same validity period as an existing edition. The system enforces rules to prevent overlapping validity periods for different editions of the same master data object to maintain data integrity.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Editions: Review the existing editions of the master data object to identify the validity periods. You can do this by

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