How To Fix >3572 - Contract account &1 already created in this direct input record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 572

• Message text: Contract account &1 already created in this direct input record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3572 - Contract account &1 already created in this direct input record ?

  The SAP error message 3572 indicates that there is an attempt to create a contract account that already exists in the system during a direct input operation. This typically occurs when you are trying to upload data into the SAP system using a direct input method, such as LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or other data migration tools.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Data: The contract account you are trying to create already exists in the database. This can happen if the data being uploaded contains records that have already been processed or if there is a mistake in the data preparation phase.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields in the direct input file may not be set up correctly, leading to attempts to create existing records.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity, such as missing or incorrect identifiers that lead to the system interpreting the input as a new record.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Before running the direct input, check the database to see if the contract account already exists. You can do this by using transaction codes like FD03 (Display Customer) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) depending on the type of contract account.
  
  
  Data Preparation: Ensure that your input data is clean and does not contain duplicates. You may need to filter out existing records from your input file.
  
  
  Modify Input File: If you find that the contract account already exists, you can either:
  
  Remove the record from the input file if it is not necessary to create it again.
  Update the existing record instead of trying to create a new one, if applicable.
  
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data migration process to log and manage such errors effectively. This can help in identifying issues in the future.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to the direct input method you are using to ensure that you are following the correct procedures and guidelines.
  
  
  Testing: Before running the direct input on the production environment, test the process in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that the data upload works as expected without errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing contract accounts, such as FD01 (Create Customer), FD02 (Change Customer), and FD03 (Display Customer).
  Direct Input Methods: Understand the specific direct input method you are using, as different methods may have different requirements and limitations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your contract account data in SAP.