How To Fix 5A035 - Object & & & already exists

5A035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Object & & & already exists

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5A035 - Details

• The SAP error message 5A035 indicates that an object you are trying to create already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in various contexts, such as when creating a new master data record, customizing settings, or defining objects in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create an object (like a material, vendor, customer, etc.) that has the same key or identifier as an existing object in the system. The system enforces uniqueness for certain objects to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Objects:
  
  Before creating a new object, check if an object with the same identifier already exists. You can do this by using the relevant transaction code (e.g., MM01 for materials, XK01 for vendors, etc.) and searching for the object.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Identifier:
  
  If you find that the object already exists and you need to create a