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


W_CB217 - Overview

  • 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

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