Message type: E = Error
Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland
Message number: 840
Message text: A new record is created
A record with the validity start date &V3& exists for the infotype &V1&
.
ELSE
A record with the subtype &V2& and the validity start date &V3& exists
for the infotype &V1&.
ENDIF
The new record is created additionally.
Check if the system should really create the new record.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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5C840
- A new record is created ?The SAP error message 5C840, which states "A new record is created," typically occurs in the context of data entry or data processing within SAP systems. This message is often related to the creation of new records in tables or master data, and it can arise in various modules, such as Material Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or others.
Cause: Data Entry: The error may occur when a user attempts to create a new record in a situation where the system expects an existing record to be modified instead.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that dictate how records are handled, leading to the creation of new records instead of updating existing ones. Duplicate Entries: The system may be set up to prevent duplicate entries, and if a user tries to enter data that resembles an existing record, it may trigger this message. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary
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