How To Fix WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS038 - The interval assignments must not overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS - Message for Errors in Material Screens

• Message number: 038

• Message text: The interval assignments must not overlap

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS038 - The interval assignments must not overlap ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS038: The interval assignments must not overlap
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign intervals (usually date intervals or number ranges) to an article (material) or related master data, and the system detects that the intervals overlap. In SAP, intervals such as validity periods, number ranges, or assignment intervals must be mutually exclusive to avoid ambiguity in data processing.
  For example, if you assign a price or condition record validity from 01.01.2024 to 31.01.2024 and then try to assign another record from 15.01.2024 to 15.02.2024, the intervals overlap between 15.01.2024 and 31.01.2024, which is not allowed.
  
  Where it typically occurs:
  
  Article master data maintenance (e.g., in SAP Retail or SAP Fashion Management)
  Assignment of intervals for article attributes, prices, or conditions
  Number range or interval assignments in customizing or master data
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the intervals you are trying to assign:
  
  Review the start and end dates (or numbers) of the intervals you are entering. Make sure that no two intervals overlap.
  
  
  Adjust the intervals:
  
  Modify the intervals so that they are continuous but not overlapping. For example, if one interval ends on 31.01.2024, the next interval should start on 01.02.2024 or later.
  
  
  Delete or correct existing overlapping intervals:
  
  If the overlap is caused by existing data, you may need to delete or adjust those intervals before creating new ones.
  
  
  Use SAP transaction or app to display intervals:
  
  Use the relevant transaction (e.g., article master maintenance, condition records display) to list all intervals and identify overlaps.
  
  
  Check customizing settings:
  
  In some cases, the error might be related to configuration settings that define how intervals are handled. Verify the settings if applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_ARTICLE_SCREENS038 for any patches or specific instructions.
  SAP Retail / Fashion Management: This error is common in SAP Retail or Fashion Management modules where article intervals are frequently used.
  Interval Management: SAP requires intervals to be non-overlapping to ensure data consistency and correct determination logic.
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MM42 (Change Material)  
  MM43 (Display Material)  
  Retail-specific transactions for article master data  
  
  
  Debugging: If the error persists and intervals appear correct, debugging or checking the user-exit/enhancement implementations might be necessary.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (transaction, module, or process), I can give more tailored advice.