How To Fix W_CB217 - Validity start conflicts with condition &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Validity start conflicts with condition &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB217 - Validity start conflicts with condition &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB217: Validity start conflicts with condition &1:
  
  Error Message
  W_CB217: Validity start conflicts with condition &1
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs during the maintenance of condition records in SAP (typically in Pricing or other condition technique areas). It indicates that the validity start date of the new or changed condition record overlaps or conflicts with the validity period of an existing condition record for the same condition type and key combination.
  In other words, you are trying to create or change a condition record whose start date falls within the validity period of another condition record that already exists for the same condition.
  
  Explanation
  
  Condition records have validity periods defined by a start date and an end date.
  SAP requires that condition records for the same condition type and key combination do not overlap in their validity periods.
  Overlapping validity periods can cause ambiguity in pricing or condition determination because the system wouldn't know which condition record to apply.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this warning, you should:
  
  Check existing condition records for the same condition type and key combination.
  Adjust the validity periods so that they do not overlap:
  
  Change the start date of the new condition record to be after the end date of the existing condition record.
  Or, shorten the validity period of the existing condition record so that it ends before the new record starts.
  
  
  If the overlap is intentional (e.g., for a special pricing scenario), you may need to review your pricing strategy or consult with your pricing/business team.
  In some cases, you can ignore the warning if your business process allows overlapping validity periods, but this is generally not recommended.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction codes: VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), VK13 (Display Condition)
  Condition technique: Pricing, Output determination, etc.
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP Notes provide additional guidance on handling overlapping validity periods.
  Table: KONP (Condition records), KONH (Condition header)
  SAP Help: Refer to SAP Pricing documentation for condition record maintenance and validity rules.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Overlapping validity periods for condition records with the same key and condition type.
  
  
  Effect
  Ambiguity in condition determination; system warns about conflicting validity start dates.
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust validity periods to avoid overlap; ensure start and end dates do not conflict.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  VK11, VK12, VK13
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the conflicting condition record, you can use transaction VK13 to display existing condition records and check their validity periods.
  
  Let me know if you want a step-by-step guide on how to check and correct the condition records!