How To Fix VSCE395 - Overlapping entries as of &1 in value area for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 395

• Message text: Overlapping entries as of &1 in value area for characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

While generating the SCE knowledge base runtime version, the system
found a numeric characteristic with an invalid global value range.
The error is typically due to the fact that there are overlapping
intervals in the value range.
For example: 10 - 50 and 10 - 100

System Response

Generation of the knowledge base is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check the value range for the characteristic specified. Change the value
range so that there are no overlapping intervals, and generate the SCE
knowledge base runtime version again.
In the example above, the value range can be defined as a simple
interval 10 - 100.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCE395 - Overlapping entries as of &1 in value area for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message VSCE395 indicates that there are overlapping entries in the value area for a specific characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where multiple entries for a characteristic in a value area overlap in terms of their validity periods or conditions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by having multiple entries for a characteristic that are defined for the same time period or condition, which leads to ambiguity in determining which entry should be applied. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: Two or more entries for the same characteristic that overlap in their validity periods.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the variant configuration settings or master data.
  Data Migration Issues: Problems during data migration or updates that lead to inconsistencies in the entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSCE395 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Overlapping Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU60 (Display Configuration Profile) to check the entries for the characteristic in question.
  Look for entries that have overlapping validity periods or conditions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  Modify the validity periods of the overlapping entries so that they do not conflict. Ensure that each entry has a distinct time frame.
  
  
  
  Delete or Merge Entries:
  
  If there are duplicate entries that serve the same purpose, consider deleting or merging them to eliminate the overlap.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the characteristic and ensure that they are set up correctly without any conflicts.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your variant configuration data to identify and rectify any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration for additional guidance on handling overlapping entries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01, CU02, CU03, and CU50 for managing variant configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to variant configuration and overlapping entries.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VSCE395 error and ensure that your variant configuration is set up correctly without overlapping entries.