How To Fix W_CB289 - You cannot change the interval

W_CB289 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 289

• Message text: You cannot change the interval

What causes this issue?

If a condition has multiple validity intervals, you can only edit one
interval per session. This means that the system locks all other
intervals against changes when you change an interval.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To edit other intervals, you must save and reopen the condition
contract.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB289 - You cannot change the interval ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB289 - You cannot change the interval
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in SAP when you attempt to change a validity interval (date interval) for an object (such as a condition record, master data validity, or any interval-based data) that is already referenced or linked to other data, or when the system rules do not allow modification of the interval due to consistency or integrity reasons.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Trying to change the validity period of a condition record that is already used in pricing or billing documents.  
  Attempting to modify intervals in master data where overlapping or gaps are not allowed.  
  The interval is locked or controlled by system logic to prevent inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  Identify if the interval you want to change is referenced by other documents or data. For example, if it is a condition record, check if it is used in sales orders, billing documents,