How To Fix W_CB169 - Overlapping validity period for list &1

W_CB169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Overlapping validity period for list &1

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB169: Overlapping validity period for list &1:
  
  Error Message
  W_CB169: Overlapping validity period for list &1
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when you try to create or maintain a master data record or configuration table entry in SAP where the validity periods overlap for the same key or list.
  
  The system detects that the validity period (start date to end date) of the new or changed entry overlaps with an existing entry for the same list or key.
  This is common in master data maintenance such as condition records, pricing, or any configuration tables where validity periods are used to control the time frame for which data is valid.
  Overlapping validity periods can cause ambiguity in data retrieval because the system cannot determine which record to use for a given date.
  
  
  Typical Scenarios
  
  Maintaining condition records in pricing (e.g., VK11/VK12).
  Maintaining info records or contracts with validity dates.
  Configuring customizing tables