How To Fix 5A280 - This record already exists in status &


5A280 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

  • Message number: 280

  • Message text: This record already exists in status &

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  • What causes this issue?

    According to T777Z, this record is defined with time constraint 0.
    Time constraint 0 means that this record may be created only once.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A280 - This record already exists in status & ?
    The SAP error message 5A280 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a record that already exists in a specific status. This error typically occurs in various SAP modules, such as Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or others, depending on the context of the transaction.
    
    Cause: The error message is triggered when: You are trying to create a new record (like a purchase order, sales order, etc.) that already exists in the system with the same key fields. The record you are trying to modify is already in a status that does not allow further changes or duplications. There may be a data integrity issue where the system detects a duplicate entry based on the defined unique constraints.
    Solution: To resolve the error, you can take the following steps: Check for Existing Records: Use the relevant transaction code (like ME23N for purchase orders, VA03 for sales orders, etc.) to check if the record you

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