How To Fix VC054 - Different higher-level assignments exist outside of the given time period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Different higher-level assignments exist outside of the given time period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC054 - Different higher-level assignments exist outside of the given time period ?

  The SAP error message VC054, which states "Different higher-level assignments exist outside of the given time period," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that there are conflicting higher-level assignments for a configurable material that exist outside the specified time period of the configuration you are trying to create or modify.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time Period Mismatch: The configuration you are trying to create or modify has a time period that does not align with existing higher-level assignments. This can happen if the higher-level assignment has been defined with a different validity period.
  Multiple Configurations: There may be multiple configurations or higher-level materials that have overlapping or conflicting validity periods.
  Incorrect Configuration Settings: The settings for the variant configuration might not be correctly defined, leading to conflicts in the assignment hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Periods: Review the validity periods of the higher-level assignments in the configuration. Ensure that the time periods align