How To Fix 5D247 - A valid record already exists for this cost assignment

5D247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 247

• Message text: A valid record already exists for this cost assignment

What causes this issue?

You want to create a 'construction pay expenditure' infotype record
with the entered cost assignment. There is already a valid record for
this cost assginment.

How to fix this error?

Check the cost assignment and the start and end of the record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5D247 - Details

• The SAP error message 5D247 ("A valid record already exists for this cost assignment") typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or internal orders when you attempt to create or modify a cost assignment that already has an existing record. This can happen in various transactions related to cost centers, internal orders, or other financial postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that there is already a valid record for the same cost assignment (e.g., cost center, internal order) for the same period.
  Incorrect Data Entry: You may be trying to enter data that overlaps with existing records, such as dates or amounts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the creation of multiple records for the same cost assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records for the cost assignment in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction codes like