How To Fix 1H196 - Position (BkAr &1, position type &2, position no. &3) already exists

1H196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1H - BKK: Scheck-/Wechselverwaltung

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Position (BkAr &1, position type &2, position no. &3) already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1H196 - Position (BkAr &1, position type &2, position no. &3) already exists ?

  The SAP error message 1H196 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a position in the system that already exists. This error typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) or Organizational Management (OM) modules when dealing with positions in the organizational structure.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new position with a position number that is already assigned to an existing position.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the system for the specified position type and number.
  The position may have been created in a different organizational unit or context, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Positions:
  
  Use transaction codes like PPOME (for Organizational Management) or PPOSE to view the existing positions in the system.
  Search for the position number and type specified in the error message to confirm if it already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Position:
  
  If